BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION (BI)

      What Is It?

      Why Is It Important?

            > Corporate Responsibility

      What Is It Used For?

            > Kidnap/Ransom

            > Disaster Situations/Incident
               Investigation

      Modes of Identification

            > DNA

            > Friction Ridge Skin

            > Facial Recognition

            > Iris Capture

            > Dental X-ray

            > Other Modes

      Risk Assessment & Custom BI

      FAQs

Modes of Identification: Dental X-Ray

Teeth and jaw structure are often used after the fact in human identification. The process of obtaining x-rays may be slow, and x-rays taken for clinical purposes may not show a complete and comprehensive view.

The SFE Biometric Identification profile includes a comprehensive forensic x-ray of the teeth and jaw. The image will capture dental work such as fillings or appliances and the critically important root structure of the teeth.

• Dental x-rays have a number of strengths as a component of biometric identification.
• Dental x-rays show unique patterns for every individual in terms of bone structure, even in cases where teeth have been lost or extracted, or extensive dental work has been done.
• In the context of biometric identification, identity can be confirmed by an expert in a matter of hours
• Dental x-rays are the best method by which to identify skeletal remains
• This approach may be useful if DNA is not recoverable due to decomposition of human remains

• This method also has some limitations.
• X-rays for use in identification must be properly captured
• This method is less valuable as a mode of identification in countries where dental and healthcare are of low quality