#1
What is the primary role of forensic odontology in human identification?
Examining dental records
ExplanationIdentification through dental records.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a method used in forensic odontology?
Lipid analysis
ExplanationLipid analysis is not a method used in forensic odontology.
#3
What is the term for the process of comparing postmortem dental records with antemortem dental records?
Forensic dental identification
ExplanationForensic dental identification compares postmortem with antemortem dental records.
#4
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the accuracy of bite mark analysis?
Type of food consumed
ExplanationThe type of food consumed does not affect the accuracy of bite mark analysis.
#5
What is the term for the science of measuring and analyzing the dimensions of the human skull?
Craniofacial anthropology
ExplanationCraniofacial anthropology measures and analyzes human skull dimensions.
#6
Which of the following can be used to create a bite mark overlay for comparison?
Plaster
ExplanationPlaster can be used to create a bite mark overlay for comparison.
#7
What is the significance of bite mark analysis in forensic odontology?
It assists in identifying the assailant
ExplanationBite mark analysis aids in identifying the assailant.
#8
Which dental characteristic is most commonly used in human identification?
Dental fillings
ExplanationDental fillings are commonly used in human identification.
#9
What is the term for the study of bite marks and their interpretation?
Bitemarkology
ExplanationBitemarkology is the study of bite marks and their interpretation.
#10
Which of the following is a limitation of using dental records in human identification?
Dental records may not exist for all individuals
ExplanationDental records may not be available for all individuals.
#11
Which of the following dental structures is most resistant to decomposition?
Enamel
ExplanationEnamel is the most resistant dental structure to decomposition.
#12
What is the primary purpose of dental radiography in forensic odontology?
To identify dental restorations
ExplanationDental radiography identifies dental restorations primarily.
#13
In forensic odontology, the 'ABFO' scale is used for what purpose?
Classifying bite marks
ExplanationThe 'ABFO' scale is used to classify bite marks.
#14
What is the term for the analysis of tooth wear patterns to estimate the age of an individual?
Odontometry
ExplanationOdontometry estimates age through tooth wear patterns analysis.
#15
Which dental structure is often used for DNA extraction in forensic odontology?
Pulp
ExplanationPulp is often used for DNA extraction in forensic odontology.
#16
Which type of bite mark is most commonly found in cases of child abuse?
Patterned bite mark
ExplanationPatterned bite marks are commonly found in cases of child abuse.
#17
What is the term for the method of age estimation using the eruption pattern of permanent teeth?
Dental eruption
ExplanationDental eruption is age estimation using permanent teeth eruption patterns.
#18
What term is used to describe the process of using dental records to identify unknown human remains?
Dental identification
ExplanationDental identification uses dental records to identify unknown human remains.