A NEW TECHNIC OF FORENSIC DENTAL RADIOGRA PHY FOR ESTABLISHING THE IDENTIFY OF CADAVERS - THE GLOBAL PLAIN FILM OF THE MAXILLARIES

After removal, the maxilla and the mandible are placed on a standard r adiologic cassette and a X-ray is performed with a low energy beam. Di fferents views can be obtained if required. These radiographic images provide a complete, permanent and detailed record of dental anatomy an d restaurations, for comparison with antemortem radiographies. Two exa mple are provided. Moreover, this technique enables the determination of the dental age or children.