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Which form of postmortem dental identification compares the dead individual's teeth with dental records presumed to belong to the same individual?
Comparative identification
When is reconstructive identification typically undertaken?
When there is no clue about the identity of the decedent
What information does reconstructive identification attempt to elicit?
Population affinity, sex, age, stature, and occupation
In which situation is comparative identification possible?
When there are dental records available
What are the two forms of postmortem dental identification?
Reconstructive identification and dental identification
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