3D superimposition of human dentition contours in personal identification: A preliminary study

• Published in: Journal of forensic sciences Vol. 69; no. 1; pp. 329 - 336
• Main Authors: Yu, Jiannan, Wang, Menglin, Zhou, Yu, Jin, Xiang, Wang, Feng, Sun, Jinlong, Hao, Wenjun, Yuan, Li, Li, Yanfeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.01.2024
• Subjects: 3-D graphics; 3D model superimposition; Contours; Datasets; Dentition; dentition contours; Feasibility studies; Forensic odontology; Humans; Identification; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; intraoral scan; Iterative algorithms; Maxilla - diagnostic imaging; personal identification; Root-mean-square errors; Three dimensional models; intraoral scan; personal identification; forensic odontology; dentition contours; 3D model superimposition

The human permanent dentition has been commonly used for personal identification due to its uniqueness. Limited research, however, is conducted using 3D digital dental models. We propose to develop a new 3D superimposition method using the contours of human dentition and to further evaluate its feas...