Application of Paranasal Sinus Imaging in Forensic Identification

doi:10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.04.004

Abstract

Abstract: The main task of forensic anthropology is individual identification. Current methods include fingerprint analysis, DNA matching, palatal wrinkle, and iris contrast, which will be limited when the body is decomposed. The skeletal system is the last to decay after the death of the organism, and then, the enamel. As a result, forensic exports often analyze the skeletal remains of the bodies to make gender and individual identification. However, most skeletons have been found to be incomplete, which is not conductive to proper identification. Paranasal sinuses are oxygenated bone space, which is more resilient than other bones in the body. Therefore, they are often complete when there are major disasters, such as explosions, traffic accidents, and plane crashes, and often used for forensic identification. This paper summarizes the research achievements of scholars at home and abroad, and summarizes the research progress of paranasal sinus image used in the field of gender identification in forensic medicine.

Key words: Forensic anthropology, Paranasal sinus, Sex determination, Human identification

YANG Xiao-fang, LI Bing. Application of Paranasal Sinus Imaging in Forensic Identification[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2019, 35(4): 322-324.

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