ODONTOLOGIA FORENSE: IMPORTÂNCIA DOS ARQUIVOS ODONTOLÓGICOS PARA IDENTIFICAÇÃO DE CORPOS

ABSTRACT This paper aims to highlight dental methods and their importance in forensic investigations, focusing on effective techniques for accurate identification. To this end, the role of the dentist in such cases was examined, including how they should handle patient records and examinations, as well as the responsibilities of the forensic dentist when dealing with ante-mortem and post-mortem files. The study seeks to find logical solutions to the identification of victims and bodies through dental arches. Keywords: Dental arch, Imaging exams, Forensic dentistry.