Avaliação radiográfica do seio frontal como método de identificação humana – revisão de literatura

Abstract

Recognizing an identity of a body that has suffered serious injury following fatal accidents is not an easy task. This theme is relevant and is becoming increasingly important in scientific studies. The present work seeks to review the methods of human identification that use the methods of dental interest of various techniques, notably or frontal sinus. The evaluation of anatomical structures with individual and stable features over time is an important premise for an exotic identification of a person. Despite the different methodologies currently used, the frontal sinus shows a viable alternative for this purpose. Because, in addition to having a high individuality and permanence, it is in a strong structure, can be used in forensic biometric systems. Frontal sinus computed tomography shows important as comparative characters in the identification process, mainly for accuracy and speed.