Forensic Odontology (eBook, ePUB)

Principles and Practice
Redaktion: Taylor, Jane; Kieser, Jules

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Forensic odontology refers to the science and practice of dentistry which may be applied to help solve litigation in both criminal and civil cases. It is a specialist branch of dentistry that assists the legal system in the handling, analysis and interpretation of dental evidence.Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice pulls together the very latest research findings and advice on best practice and essential skills, including aspects of forensic science that provide a well-rounded educational experience for the reader. Chapters provide coverage of anatomy and morphology, mortuary techniques, physical anthropology, applied forensic sciences, child and elder abuse, and facial approximation. The text introduces the various topics and discusses underpinning philosophies without being an exhaustive historical treatise. Appropriate case studies are used to highlight issues, and references to current research are provided to stimulate further reading and research.Written by experienced practitioners in the field, this informative introductory text is invaluable to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as experienced dentists, wishing to gain experience or pursue a career in forensic odontology. This text will be a welcome addition to the forensic odontological libraries of all practicing forensic odontologists.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Dezember 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118864401
• Artikelnr.: 44449409

Autorenporträt

I experienced my first severe back pain when I was 19 years old and in college. It took a whole year to try to fix it... I finally went to Duke Hospital for a spinal fusion of the L5-S1. The good news is that the fusion worked. It relieved my pain, and after recuperating for about five months, I went back to college. As time went on, I learned to keep my weight down and to exercise consistently to keep my back happy. Decades later, I experienced a muscle spasm in my back that didn't release for months. Oh, no... here we go again! This time, there was no surgical means of correction. So, I've explored a bunch of alternatives, and a combination of treatments are keeping me active. I've discovered that I understand people in pain in a way that I never did before. A person who hasn't experienced pain cannot truly empathize. I graduated from Duke University, and as a lifelong learner I received a Master's Degree from Carolina Evangelical Divinity School.

Inhaltsangabe

Contributors xiv

Dedications xvi

Preface xviii

1 Foundation knowledge in forensic odontology 1
Jules A. Kieser, Jane A. Taylor, Zaf Khouri and Maurice Churton

Introduction 1

A short history of forensic odontology 2

Forensic odontology in Australia 5

Forensic odontology in New Zealand 10

Working as an odontologist 19

References 20

2 Jurisprudence and forensic practice 23
David L. Ranson

Legal systems and the healthcare community 23

Types of law 28

The coronial system 32

The investigators within the coroner's jurisdiction 38

Court procedures and the expert medical witness 41

Long-term preparation 48

Medium-term preparation 48

Short-term preparation 49

Logistics of appearing as a witness 49

Refreshing memory 50

Revision of medical knowledge 51

Medico-legal analysis 52

Pre-trial conference 52

Entering the court 53

Conversations outside the court 53

Appearance and behaviour 54

Report writing 57

Reference 63

Recommended reading 63

3 Anatomy and morphology 64
Mark Leedham and Erin F. Hutchinson

Dental anatomy and morphology 64

Morphogenetic fields 65

Additional teeth 66

Hypodontia 70

Shape anomalies 72

Peg lateral incisors 72

General head and neck anatomy 73

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 73

Infratemporal fossa 74

Pterygopalatine fossa 74

Mandibular nerve 75

Salivary glands 75

Oral cavity 76

Blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the orodental tissues 77

Osteology of the juvenile and adult craniofacial complex 77

Neurocranium 77

Frontal bone 80

Parietal bone 84

Occipital bone 86

Temporal bone 95

Sphenoid bone 103

Viscerocranium 110

Zygomatic bone 110

Lacrimal bone 113

Ethmoid bone 114

Inferior nasal concha 116

Vomer bone 117

Nasal bone 119

Maxilla 119

Palatine 125

Mandible 126

References 130

4 Forensic pathology 134
David L. Ranson and Norman Firth

The role of the forensic pathologist 134

The medico-legal autopsy 135

Post-mortem changes in the deceased 139

Decomposition 140

Radiological examination 140

External examination 141

Head 142

Trunk 143

Limbs 143

Internal examination 144

The face, head and neck 145

The thorax 151

The abdomen and pelvis 153

The genitalia 154

The limbs 154

Post-autopsy procedures 154

Injuries 155

Classification of injuries 156

Injury interpretation 164

Injury and cause of death 165

References 166

Recommended reading 166

5 Human identification 167
Stephen Knott

Human identification 167

We have the right to our name when we die 167

Methods of identification 168

Human dentition 169

Teeth: the last tissue to disintegrate 169

Role of the primary identifiers 171

Visual 171

Fingerprints 171

DNA 172

Medical and anthropological 173

Ante-mortem dental data 173

Dental records or dental data? 174

Dental prostheses 175

Oral implants 1