Evaluation of five methods to identify composite restorations in human teeth on a forensic purpose-an ex vivo comparative study.

ABSTRACT: The use of tooth-colored composite resin materials in dentistry is increasing. As composite restorations appear similar to the natural tooth structure, their detection is becoming more challenging. The aim of this study was to compare five diagnostic methods for detection of dental restorations and to create reliable postmortem dental records for forensic purposes. A conventional examination method without a direct light source (CONV), with a dental loupe light (DL), Galilean loupes with a direct light source (GDL), a fluorescence-inducing device (FIT), and intraoral radiographs (RX) were compared. Dentists specializing in conservative dentistry or oral surgery and dentistry students participated. Regarding sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value,

SUBMITTER: Auderset FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10772003 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature