Facial reconstruction as a means of identification in legal dentistry: literature review

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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v11i3.26696

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Forensic dentistry; Facial reconstruction; Forensic anthropology.

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Objective: to know the role of legal dentistry for human identification, through forensic facial reconstruction, as well as the different techniques used and the main dental resources used in this process. Methodology: A narrative review of the literature was carried out. The descriptors forensic dentistry, facial reconstruction and forensic anthropology were used. Literature review: The application of human identification methods is a necessity in the context of the work of Medico-Legal Institutes. The forensic work to determine the identity of a corpse is a challenge, especially when it is partially destroyed, as in the cases of dismembered, disfigured, skeletonized, charred bodies, victims of mass disaster, putrefied, among others. Final considerations: Forensic Dentistry has a significant role in the identification method, making it safe and of fundamental importance, since identification is a resource that needs to be introduced in the Forensic and Dental Expertise scenario, contributing to justice effectively for effective identification.

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GONZAGA, G. L. P. .; FONSECA , A. B. M. .; SILVA, R. de C. P. .; BEZERRA, M. dos S. .; SILVA, M. K. A. da .; SANTOS, I. de A. .; SANTOS, L. B. de M. .; TORRES, L. A. M. .; ARAÚJO, A. de A. .; VIEIRA , T. da S. .; BARBOSA , K. G. N. . Facial reconstruction as a means of identification in legal dentistry: literature review . Research, Society and Development, [S. l.], v. 11, n. 3, p. e33111326696, 2022. DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v11i3.26696. Disponível em: https://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/26696. Acesso em: 24 apr. 2024.

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