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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?
Which form of postmortem dental identification compares the dead individual's teeth with dental records presumed to belong to the same individual?
- Reconstructive identification
- Dental identification
- Forensic identification
- Comparative identification (correct)
When is reconstructive identification typically undertaken?
When is reconstructive identification typically undertaken?
- When there is a skull recovered from a desolate location
- When there is no clue about the identity of the decedent (correct)
- When there is circumstantial evidence about the identity of the deceased
- When there are dental records available
What information does reconstructive identification attempt to elicit?
What information does reconstructive identification attempt to elicit?
- Dental records, blood type, and fingerprints
- Family history, medical records, and DNA
- Population affinity, sex, age, stature, and occupation (correct)
- Cause of death, time of death, and location
In which situation is comparative identification possible?
In which situation is comparative identification possible?
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What are the two forms of postmortem dental identification?
What are the two forms of postmortem dental identification?
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