Photography and three-dimensional digital scans for forensic human identification cases using odontology: five case studies

Abstract

Antemortem photographs can be useful for forensic odontology purposes. Five case studies demonstrate how antemortem photographs (including selfies and dental intra-oral photographs) and 3D scans have been used successfully in human identification. evidence, implementation is limited in the UK, and this appears to be due an inconducive political environment, although this is improving. CPD/Clinical Relevance: While accurate dental records are essential for successful human identification using odontology, antemortem photographs of the teeth and 3D scans may also be useful.