Forensic dentistry: the importance of DNA to the examination by the experts

Authors

  • Emanuela Maria Sartori Zenóbio Sena Franco Silveira Universidade de Itauna e Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-2770.v11i1-2p12-18

Keywords:

DNA. Forensic dentistry/legislation & jurisprudence. Tooth. Saliva. Denture identification marking. Molecular biology.

Abstract

This work seeks demonstrate what is, and how forensic dentistry is able to assist in solving crimes by identifying the human bosy using only oral cavity DNA. Also examined, are the laws that regulate this profession and programs that use human DNA. Various cases are described to illustrate how DNA extracted from teeth and saliva provide important forensic data.

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Author Biography

  • Emanuela Maria Sartori Zenóbio Sena Franco Silveira, Universidade de Itauna e Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.
    Cirurgiã Dentista pela Universidade de Itauna, Especialista em Odontologia Legal e Deontologia pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora.

Published

2006-11-07

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How to Cite

1.
Silveira EMSZSF. Forensic dentistry: the importance of DNA to the examination by the experts. Saúde ética justiça [Internet]. 2006 Nov. 7 [cited 2026 Jan. 10];11(1-2):12-8. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/sej/article/view/43832