Odontology

Front

Forensic odontology concentrates on which body part? Options: skull, torso, feet, teeth

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teeth

Front

Forensic dentistry involves the study of teeth with the intention of providing facts to be used as evidence in court. What is another name for this field of study?

Back

Forensic Odontology

Front

How many teeth does a normal adult human have?

Back

32

Front

When skeletons are found, the teeth are an important source of information. Which of the following statements is accurate? Teeth can indicate a person's age, Teeth can indicate a person's ethnic background., Teeth can indicate a person's occupation., All three statements are true.

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All three statements are true.

Front

Which component of the teeth is the hardest substance in the human body? Options: dentine, enamel, cementum, plaque

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enamel

Front

When you are investigating a death, you should ask Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How?

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True

Front

Your "two front teeth" are called

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central incisors

Front

Besides the use of forensic odontology for identification of a victim/person, which of the following is not one of the four methods used for identification? Options: identification by fingerprint comparison, identification by analysis and comparison of DNA samples, identification by anthropological analysis, identification through retinal scan

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identification through retinal scan

Front

How many teeth does a child have with a full set of teeth?

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20

Front

Forensic odontologists can easily distinguish between siblings and even between identical twins.

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True