Disaster Victim Identification in Mass Disasters: Challenges, Innovations and Case Studies

While airplane crashes are statistically quite rare, they often create complex situations that involve both medical and legal issues. When these tragedies happen, identifying the victims becomes much more than just a technical task; it's fundamentally about honoring their humanity. This paper takes a close look at how victim assessment and forensic dentistry come together in the process of identifying disaster victims (DVI), specifically focusing on airplane incidents. In these cases, the remains of the victims can be extremely fragmented, mixed together, or severely damaged.