Use of DNA technology in forensic dentistry

Authors

  • Ricardo Henrique Alves da Silva Paulista University; Health Sciences Institute
  • Arsenio Sales-Peres University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry
  • Rogério Nogueira de Oliveira University of São Paulo; Dental School
  • Fernando Toledo de Oliveira Paulista University; Health Sciences Institute
  • Sílvia Helena de Carvalho Sales-Peres University of São Paulo; Bauru School of Dentistry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572007000300002

Keywords:

Forensic dentistry, Human identification, DNA

Abstract

The established importance of Forensic Dentistry for human identification, mainly when there is little remaining material to perform such identification (e.g., in fires, explosions, decomposing bodies or skeletonized bodies), has led dentists working with forensic investigation to become more familiar with the new molecular biology techniques. The currently available DNA tests have high reliability and are accepted as legal proofs in courts. This article presents a literature review referring to the main studies on Forensic Dentistry that involve the use of DNA for human identification, and makes an overview of the evolution of this technology in the last years, highlighting the importance of molecular biology in forensic sciences.

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Published

2007-06-01

Issue

Section

Review

How to Cite

Use of DNA technology in forensic dentistry . (2007). Journal of Applied Oral Science, 15(3), 156-161. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-77572007000300002