Journal Published Online: 01 March 2002
Volume 47, Issue 2

Nutrient Canals of the Alveolar Process as an Anatomic Feature for Dental Identifications

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Nutrient canals are anatomic structures of the alveolar bone through which neurovascular elements transit to supply teeth and supporting structures. A dental identification using a nutrient canal of the mandibular alveolar process as the most compelling anatomic feature for antemortem-postmortem radiographic comparison is described. Nutrient canals as a potential marker for clinical disease is also discussed.

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Fielding, CG
.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory, Hawaii
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Stock #: JFS15262J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15262J