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Positive identification on the basis of dental work in a burnt body. A case report
No full textThis paper deals with a positive identification on the basis of the dental work of the burned body of a young woman who died in a car crash
PITFALLS IN DENTAL IDENTIFICATION: ITALIAN CASES
No full textThe authors describe eight cases of attempted identification of unknown persons with the use of dental records. In each case, it was impossible to compare the data obtained by examination of the cadavers with antemortem records. This was due to the absence or poor quality of dental records
DISORDINI TEMPORO-MANDIBOLARI E TRATTAMENTO ORTODONTICO: REVISIONE DELLA LETTERATURA E RISVOLTI MEDICO-LEGALI
No full textA forensic approach to fatal dog attacks. A case study and review of the literature
No full textThe authors present a case of a 45-year-old man who was found dead on the grounds of an abandoned military base. His body was discovered lying face down in a large pool of partially desiccated blood with signs of having been dragged. On-site examination revealed severe injuries to the face, neck and head, the result of having been attacked by a pack of dogs.A multi-disciplinary approach, including autopsy findings, histological examination, and bite mark analysis was performed. Photos of the injuries were taken using the specific photographic recommendations of the American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO). Comparisons between dental casts obtained from the dogs, and the inflicted wounds were made, resulting in positive correlations of injuries and the dental casts of three of the five dogs involved, suggesting that these dogs were probably the more active participants in the attack.This paper also highlights the ever-growing problems posed by stray dogs which tend to live under certain conditions: hunger; thirst; compromised health status; possible feelings of being threatened. At times they are also feral. This situation poses a threat to humans who come into contact with them
Esthetics and implantology: medico-legal aspcts
No full textIn recent years the high number of malpractice lawsuits in dentistry has attracted closer attention of dental practitioners to its medico-legal aspects. Implantology, in particular, presents many points of medico-legal concern connected with the difficulties inherent to dental procedures and objectives (both functional and esthetic), as well as full patient collaboration as an essential part of successful treatment. An accurate assessment of each case by the clinician is fundamental, especially in circumstances where esthetic considerations are preponderant as, for instance, in the frontal sectors. In such cases, the options of implantology or of a traditional fixed prosthesis need to be carefully weighed in light of the patient's anatomic condition. The patient should therefore receive complete information and be made fully aware of the risk of treatment failure, as well as possible complications, limits to the procedures, and the fact that successful outcome will also depend on her/his scrupulous observance of the practitioner's instructions. In short, the aim is to make the patient an active ''accomplice'' in treatment. To this end, the use of an extremely detailed information leaflet is strongly advised; after careful clarification of any doubts the patient may have, the patient's written informed consent should be obtained. Nevertheless, there is the risk that excessive intrusion of bureaucracy into medical procedures in defence of the practitioner against malpractice suits may hinder the principal aim of traditional medicine, i.e. to provide the best care for the patient through mutual trust fostered within the doctor-patient relationship
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