Publications by authors named "Paulo Henrique Viana Pinto"
Article Synopsis
- - Age estimation is vital for identifying deceased individuals, and this study focuses on using dental characteristics to improve age estimation methods in Brazil, particularly by validating the Forensic International Dental Database (FIDB).
- - Researchers conducted a study with 230 dental samples to compare the FIDB Bayesian model against Lamendin's simplified technique, ensuring the reliability of their data through thorough examiner training and statistical analysis.
- - The final analysis included 200 dental elements, revealing no significant differences in age estimation between sexes, and overall accuracy showed comparable results between the Bayesian model and Lamendin's technique.
The age estimation of an adult using methods accessible to the forensic routine is a goal pursued by forensic experts. Cameriere, Ferrante and Cingolani (2004) proposed the use of the pulp/tooth area ratio of canine teeth as a promising variable, but its reliability has shown conflicting results in the scientific literature. This article aimed to carry out a systematic review with meta-analysis to verify whether the pulp/tooth area ratio of canine teeth includes a variable that can be used alone to estimate dental age in adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe estimation of dental age by cementum incremental lines (CIL) is a widely investigated method; however, its reliability remains uncertain. The aim of this article was to assess whether CIL are a reliable biological indicator for estimating dental age. A search was performed in Embase, LILACS, PubMed/MEDLINE, SciELO, Scopus and Web of Science databases using a combination of terms related to the topic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Using images in the facial image comparison process poses a challenge for forensic experts due to limitations such as the presence of facial expressions. The aims of this study were to analyze how morphometric changes in the face during a spontaneous smile influence the facial image comparison process and to evaluate the reproducibility of measurements obtained by digital stereophotogrammetry in these situations.
Materials And Methods: Three examiners used digital stereophotogrammetry to obtain 3-dimensional images of the faces of 10 female participants (aged between 23 and 45 years).