Librería Servicio Médico

Author: Jane Taylor, Jules Kieser

Language: English

Finishing: Hardcover, 496 pages

ISBN: 9781118864449

Edition Number: March 2016

Description:

Forensic odontology refers to the science and practice of dentistry which may be applied to help solve litigation in both criminal and civil cases. This book is an introduction to forensic odontology for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as practitioners who wish to gain or maintain their credentialing status as odontologists. Responding to the needs of newly created criteria for practicing forensic odontologists who are now required to follow a new set of best practice guidelines, this book provides a basic forensic odontological background. It describes the practical techniques such as personal identification, dental ageing, bitemark analysis and others, as well as the scientific background that these rest upon.

This text is aimed at the experienced dentist wishing to gain experience or pursue a career in forensic odontology. Written by experienced practitioners in the field it covers the scope of practice of the speciality and current best practice. The text aims to introduce the various topics and discuss underpinning philosophies without being an exhaustive historical treatise. Appropriate case studies are used to highlight points and excellent references are provided to stimulate further reading and research.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Foundation Knowledge in Forensic Odontology
1.1. Introduction
1.1.1 A short history of forensic odontology
1.2 Forensic Odontology in Australia
1.3 Forensic Odontology in New Zealand
1.3.1 Working as an odontologist
References

Chapter 2 Jurisprudence and forensic practice
2.1 Legal systems and the health care community
2.2 Types of law
2.3 The coronial system
2.4 The investigators within the coroner’s jurisdiction
2.5 Court procedures and the expert medical witness
2.5.1. Long-term preparation
2.5.2. Medium-term preparation
2.5.3. Short-term preparation
2.5.4. Logistics of appearing as a witness
2.5.5. Refreshing memory
2.5.6. Revision of medical knowledge
2.5.7. Medico-legal analysis
2.5.8. Pre-trial conference
2.5.9. Entering the court
2.5.10. Conversations outside the court
2.5.11. Appearance and behavior
2.5.12. Dress
2.5.13. Entering and leaving the court
2.5.14. The witness box
2.6. Report writing
Reference
Recommended reading

Chapter 3 Anatomy and morphology
3.1 Dental anatomy and morphology
3.1.1. Morphogenetic fields
3.1.2 Additional teeth
3.1.3 Hypodontia
3.1.4 Shape anomalies
3.1.5 Peg lateral incisors
3.2 General head and neck anatomy
3.2.1 Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
3.2.2 Infratemporal fossa
3.2.3 Pterygopalatine fossa
3.2.4 Mandibular nerve
3.2.5 Salivary glands
3.2.6 Oral cavity
3.2.7 Blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the orodental tissues
3.3 Osteology of the juvenile and adult craniofacial complex
3.3.1 Neurocranium
3.3.2 Frontal bone
3.3.3 Parietal bone
3.3.4 Occipital Bone
3.3.5 Sphenoid Bone
3.3.6 Viscerocranium
3.3.7 Zygomatic bone
3.3.8 Lacrimal bone
3.3.9 Ethmoid bone
3.3.10 Inferior nasal concha
3.3.11 Vomer bone
3.3.12 Nasal bone
3.3.13 Maxilla
3.3.14 Palatine
3.3.15 Mandible
References

Chapter 4 Forensic pathology
4.1 The role of the forensic pathologist
4.2 The medico-legal autopsy
4.2.1 Post-mortem changes in the deceased
4.2.2 Radiological examination
4.2.3 External examination
4.2.5 Internal examination
4.2.6 Post-autopsy procedures
4.2.7 Injuries
4.3 Classification of injuries
4.3.1 Abrasions
4.3.2 Lacerations
4.3.3 Bruises
4.3.4 Incisions
4.3.5 Burns
4.3.6 Compound injuries
4.3.7 Gunshot wounds
4.3.8 Asphyxia
4.3.9 Injury interpretation
4.4 Injury and cause of death
References
Recommended reading

Chapter 5 Human identification
5.1 Human Identification
5.1.1 Methods of Identification
5.1.2 Human Dentition
5.1.3 Role of the Primary Identifiers
5.1.4 Ante-Mortem Dental Data
5.2 Check the heading out when done
5.2.1 Radiographic Images: Facial sinuses and anatomical features within the bone
5.2.2 Superimposition
5.2.3 Facial Reconstruction
References

Chapter 6 Mortuary techniques
6.1 The dental post-mortem
6.1.1 What is the purpose of the dental post-mortem?
6.1.2 Components of a dental post-mortem
6.1.3 Equipment - basic requirements
6.1.4 Oral Health & Safety - personal protection
6.1.5 ‘Tools of the Trade’
6.1.6 Photography
6.1.7 Radiographic equipment
6.1.8 CT Scanning equipment
6.1.9 Teeth for DNA analysis
6.1.10 The ‘What and How’
6.1.11 Recording of the findings
6.1.12 Condition of the remains
6.1.13 Procedure - putting it all together
6.1.14 Reporting recording of results
6.1.15 Reports
6.1.16 Summary
Reference

Chapter 7 Age assessment
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Some history of age assessment
7.3 A brief review of dental development
7.4 Developments in dental age assessment
7.5 Current age estimation methods
7.6 Australasian specific research in dental age estimation
7.7 Concluding remarks
References

Chapter 8 Bite marks
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Describing bite marks
8.2.1 Bite marks are physical evidence
8.2.2 Class characteristics
8.2.3 Individual characteristics
8.2.4 Anatomical locations of bite marks
8.2.5 Types of bite marks
8.2.6 Not everything is a bite mark
8.2.7 Conclusions based on the description of the injury
8.3 The process of biting and how it relates to bite marks
8.4 The individuality of the dentition and its transfer to the bite mark
8.4.1 The individuality of the human dentition
8.4.2 Accuracy of transfer of dental features to bitten tissues
8.5 Imaging in bite mark cases
8.5.1 Avoiding distortions due to perspective
8.5.2 Avoiding distortions due to parallax
8.5.3 Photographic lighting
8.5.4 File format for image files
8.5.5 Using alternative light sources
8.5.6 Imaging the dental casts for comparison
8.5.7 A note on the use of the ABFO No 2 bite mark scale
8.6 Undertaking the case
8.6.1 Case Selection
8.6.2 The clinical appointments
8.6.3 Bite mark analysis
8.6.4 Bite mark comparison
8.7 Presenting bite mark evidence in court
8.8 Sources of potential distortion and error in bite mark cases
8.8.1 Distortions due to tissue properties and movement of a bitten body part
8.8.2 Distortions due to evidence collection
8.8.3 Distortions due to poor imaging
8.8.4 Potentially controllable variables
8.8.5 Potentially uncontrollable variables
8.9 Limitations of bite mark analysis and reporting the outcomes of bite mark comparisons
8.10 Can we determine the age of the biter from the injury arch dimensions?
8.11 Can we visually age bite marks?
8.12 Swabbing for DNA
8.12.1 Materials required
8.12.2 Method
Conclusion
Future directions
References

Chapter 9 Forensic Odontology in Disaster Victim Identification
9.1 Disasters and disaster planning
9.1.1 Disaster victim identification
9.1.2 DVI Planning and Organisation
9.1.3 DVI and Forensic Odontology
9.1.4 Forensic Odontology DVI Planning
9.1.5 DVI Operations
9.1.6 DVI Documentation
9.1.7 Health and Safety During DVI Operations
9.2 DVI Phase 1 - The scene phase
9.2.1 DVI Phase 1 - The scene phase
9.2.2 Human remains at the scene
9.2.3 Recovery of remains
9.3 DVI Phase 2 - The post-mortem phase
9.3.1 Mortuary
9.3.2 Post-mortem process
9.3.3 Personal property and effects documentation
9.3.4 Skin friction ridge analysis
9.3.5 Forensic pathology examination
9.3.6 Post-mortem radiography
9.3.7 Post-mortem DNA
9.3.8 Anthropology
9.3.9 Post-mortem odontology examination
9.3.10 Radiology and photography
9.3.11 Teeth for DNA
9.3.12 Age assessment
9.3.13 Odontology quality review
9.3.14 Staffing in the mortuary
9.3.15 Equipment and PPE in the mortuary
9.4 DVI phase 3 - the ante-mortem phase
9.4.1 Missing persons database (list)
9.4.2 Ante-mortem data collection
9.4.3 Ante-mortem skin friction ridge records
9.4.4 Ante-mortem DNA
9.4.5 Ante-mortem dental records
9.4.6 Ante-mortem equipment
9.5 DVI phase 4 - the reconciliation phase
9.5.1 Skin friction ridge comparison (reconciliation)
9.5.2 DNA reconciliation
9.5.3 Odontology reconciliation
9.5.4 Detailed reconciliation
9.5.5 Formalisation of identification
9.6 DVI phase 5 - the debrief
9.6.1 Administrative arrangements and information management
9.6.2 DVI and the people
9.6.3 Forensic odontology team organisation
9.6.4 Responsibilities
Reference

Chapter 10 Forensic Anthropology
10.1 The scope of forensic anthropology
10.2 Assessment of ancestry
10.2.1 Importance of assessment of ancestry
10.2.2 Approaches
10.2.3 Tooth size and non-metric traits
10.3 Assessment of sex
10.3.1 Approaches
10.3.2 Sexual dimorphism in the dentition
10.3.4 Sexual dimorphism in juveniles
10.4 Assessment of age
10.4.1 Methods of ageing juvenile and young adults (
10.4.2 Ageing of middle aged to older adults (>30 years)
10.5 Comparative anatomy
10.6 Historical remains
Conclusion
References

Chapter 11 Applied Forensic Sciences
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Crime Scene Protocols
11.3 Forensic Entomology
11.4 Forensic Microbial Aquatic Taphonomy
11.5 The use of energy-dispersive spectroscopy in forensic investigations
Reference

Chapter 12 Odontology Opinions
12.1 Introduction
12.2 General principles
12.2.1 Types of opinions
12.3 Report writing
References

Chapter 13 Forensic Odontology Management
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Administration
13.3 Education
13.4 Research
13.5 Research
References

Chapter 14 Application of Post-Mortem Computed Tomography to Forensic Odontology
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Computed Tomography and Medico-Legal Death Investigation
14.3 Application of PMCT to Odontology
14.4 Computed Tomography and Disaster Victim Identification (DVI)
14.4.1 Triage of multiple deceased in DVI
14.4.2 CT and dental identification in DVI
14.4.3 Logistics and Infrastructure
Conclusion
References

Index

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