Publications by authors named "Karan Hiral Mehta"
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- Forensic odontology is essential for identifying individuals in legal settings, and this study examines lip prints, tongue prints, and mandibular canine width to determine gender.
- A study with 100 participants used established methods to analyze lip prints, tongue shapes, and measure canine width, following strict reporting guidelines.
- Results showed distinct patterns in lip and tongue characteristics linked to gender, with differences in canine width, suggesting these features can be useful for gender identification in forensic settings.
Space is a complex and challenging setting encompassing the region beyond Earth's atmosphere where astronauts and spacecraft operate. The unique conditions of spaceflights, particularly microgravity and radiation, pose significant challenges to astronaut health, including the orofacial region. It has effects on saliva production, microbial composition, and oral hygiene practices, which influence oral health status, such as increased risk of dental caries, gum diseases, oral discomfort, temporomandibular joint dysfunctions, sialoliths, pain and dysesthesia in the teeth and oral mucosa, masticatory muscle atrophy, and oral cancer which can be detrimental during prolonged missions.
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