Vocab
What is Odontology?
The study of the anatomy and growth of teeth and diseases associated with the teeth and gums.
What is a bonelike substance that covers the dentin in the root?
What does a forensic odontologist compare with the victims remains?
dental records
Which of the following 2 are presumptive identification:
-Personal effects
-DNA
-Family ID
Personal effects
Family ID
Where did the Chi Omega Sorority House Murder take place? (State/University)
Florida
Florida State University
What is a crown?
The part of the tooth above the gum line.
What anchors the tooth to the bone, keeps teeth in alignment, and acts as shock absorber?
Periodontal ligament
Give me two types of dental alterations:
fillings, caps, bridgework, dentures
Which of the following 2 are positive identifications:
-DNA
-Fingerprints
-Location of the body
DNA and Fingerprints
How many women did Ted Bundy kill form the case study reading?
2 women
What is the root?
The part of the tooth embedded in the bony socket.
Where does digestion begin?
In the mouth
What is dentition?
The pattern made by a particular set of teeth
What does antemortem mean?
During life
What year did the murders take place?
1978
What is dentin?
a connective tissue that has calcified and gives teeth their basic shape.
Enzymes in saliva chemically break down complex ___________ into simpler molecules.
Carbohydrates
True or False
Examining physical characteristics CAN absolutely determine an unidentified person's ancestory.
False
What does postmortem mean?
After death
How was Ted Bundy convicted of the murders?
teeth mark matching from bite mark on victim
A softer connective tissue inside the tooth; contains nerves and blood vessels.
Teeth __________ grind and crush food.
Mechanically
True or False
The shape of the decedent's incisors can be a useful feature.
True
When comparing dental records what parts of the records are helpful in identification? Give me 2 examples
Fillings
Bridgework
Dental Implants
Who analyzed Ted Bundy's teeth in detail?
Dr. Richard Souviron