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Age estimation based on Kvaal & #39;s technique using digital panoramic radiographs
Conclusion: The results of the study give an inference for the feasibility of this technique by calculation of regression equations on digital panoramic radiographs. However, it negates the applicability of same regression equations as given by Kvaal et al. on the study population. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Samta Mittal Suma Gundareddy Nagendrareddy Manisha Lakhanpal Sharma Poornapragna Agnihotri Sunil Chaudhary Manu Dhillon Source Type: research

Assessment of histological changes in antemortem gingival tissues fixed at various time intervals: A method of estimation of postmortem interval
Conclusion: Histological changes such as complete homogenization of cells in superficial layers and loss of epithelial architecture at 4 h in unfixed antemortem tissue may be used as a criterion to estimate PMI, after further studies on postmortem tissues. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: V Mahalakshmi N Gururaj R Sathya TR Sabarinath B Sivapathasundharam S Kalaiselvan Source Type: research

A questionnaire survey on forensic odontology: Are we really aware ?
Conclusion: The study highlighted that although dental teaching staff themselves have sound knowledge regarding forensic odontology, their awareness and interest need to be upgraded on a regular basis. The success of acquiring such extensive knowledge would be valid if better job opportunities in these fields would be increased. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ankita Sahni Shweta Rehani Yulia Mathias Priyanka Kardam Ruchi Nagpal Rashmi Kumari Source Type: research

Documentation of postmortem changes in salivary gland architecture and staining characteristics
Conclusions: Thus in our study we conclude that the tissue which had been dehydrated at the crime scene for a fairly long period showed better rehydration with modified Ruffer solution and yield good cellular and nuclear details. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Swati Agarwal Minal Chaudhary Madhuri Gawande Puneet Gupta Source Type: research

Pulp/tooth ratio of mandibular first and second molars on panoramic radiographs: An aid for forensic age estimation
Conclusion: The mandibular first and second molar is a potential tool for age estimation in forensic dentistry. The pulp/tooth ratio of both the teeth is a useful method for forensic age prediction with reasonable accuracy in the Gujarati population. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Palak H Shah Rashmi Venkatesh Source Type: research

Evaluation of skeletal maturation using mandibular third molar development in Indian adolescents
Conclusion: A highly significant association exists between DI and CVMI. Mandibular third molar DI stages are reliable adjunctive indicators of skeletal maturity. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nishit Mehta Dolly Patel Falguni Mehta Bhaskar Gupta Grishma Zaveri Unnati Shah Source Type: research

Applicability of the Ricketts & #39; posteroanterior cephalometry for sex determination using logistic regression analysis in Hispano American Peruvians
Conclusion: The maxillary and facial widths were present in all models and may represent a sexual dimorphism indicator. The accuracy found was lower than the literature and the Ricketts' PA cephalometry may not be adequate for sex determination. The indirect relationship of the nasal width in models with data from patients of 12 years of age or less may be a trait related to age or a characteristic in the studied population, which could be better studied and confirmed. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ivan Perez Allison K Chavez Dario Ponce Source Type: research

Validity of Carrea & #39;s index in stature estimation among two racial populations in India
Conclusion: The validity to use Carrea's index in Aryan and Dravidian population was evaluated and found to be valid. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: P Anita PD Madankumar Shyam Sivasamy I Nanda Balan Source Type: research

Histopathological evaluation of tissue undergoing thermal insult
Minal Chaudhary, Dushyant Bonde, Swati Patil, Madhuri Gawande, Alka Hande, Deepali JainJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2016 8(2):110-111Context: Thermal insult is the major cause of thermal injury or death and in case of death due to thermal injury the body often has to be recovered from the site. Histologically, one can predict whether the victim was alive or dead when the fire was on going. However, determination of probable cause of thermal insult to which victim subjected to be difficult when the victim's body is found somewhere else from the crime scene or accident site or found alone. Hence, histopatho...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Minal Chaudhary Dushyant Bonde Swati Patil Madhuri Gawande Alka Hande Deepali Jain Source Type: research

Study on eunuchs/transgenders: An opinion
Syed Wali Peeran, Karthikeyan RamalingamJournal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2016 8(2):108-109 (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Syed Wali Peeran Karthikeyan Ramalingam Source Type: research

Oral autopsy: A simple, faster procedure for total visualization of oral cavity
Boregowda Kadaiah Charan Gowda, CV Mohan, Hemavathi Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences 2016 8(2):103-107Identification of humans, especially in mass disaster is a challenging aspect for team members of the disaster victim identification (DVI) unit. Identification is necessary for humanitarian and emotional reasons and for many legal issues, particularly for family members. In the modern day, all possible methods have been applied for establishing the identification of deceased individuals. The DVI team comprises specialists from different disciplines. The forensic dentist plays a major role in the identification of victim...
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Boregowda Kadaiah Charan Gowda CV Mohan Hemavathi Source Type: research

Mesiodistal odontometrics as a distinguishing trait: A comparative preliminary study
Conclusion: The study showed maxillary canines exhibiting significant sexual dimorphism and can be used as a distinguishing trait for sex determination along with other procedures. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Taneeru Sravya Rakesh Kumar Dumpala Venkateswara Rao Guttikonda Praveen Kumar Manchikatla Vanajakshi China Narasimha Source Type: research

Sex determination by mandibular ramus: A digital orthopantomographic study
Conclusion: Mandibular ramus measurements can be a useful tool for gender determination. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: K Samatha Sujata Mohan Byahatti Renuka Anand Ammanagi Praveena Tantradi Chandan Kaur Sarang Prachi Shivpuje Source Type: research

Analysis of dental hard tissues exposed to high temperatures for forensic applications: An in vitro study
Conclusion: This investigation was carried out to study the gross changes, radiographic changes and histological changes in dental hard tissues exposed to high temperatures, which is an important part of forensic science. The aforementioned alterations caused by heat may provide useful information about temperature ranges and duration of exposure to high temperatures. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kuldeep Singh Shekhawat Arunima Chauhan Source Type: research

Mandibular canine dimensions as an aid in gender estimation
Conclusion: The result of our study establishes the existence of significant sexual dimorphism in mandibular canines. We can therefore, recommend the use of mandibular canine dimensions as an applicable and additional method for gender determination in human identification. (Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - July 13, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Basetty Neelakantam Rajarathnam Maria Priscilla David Annamalai Ponnuswamy Indira Source Type: research