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Identifying Fire Victims: Dental Records Used in Disaster Identification

Identifying Fire Victims: Dental Records Used in Disaster Identification

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Following a devastating fire in Crans-Montana ⁣on Monday, the painstaking process of identifying the forty‍ victims adn 116 individuals injured⁤ is ⁢now complete. ‌This achievement is especially ⁤remarkable given the severely burned condition ​of the remains discovered within the debris. The identification process relied​ heavily on ⁢established Interpol protocols, utilizing three key data ‍points: ⁤DNA ‌analysis, fingerprinting, and forensic odontology – essentially, detailed ⁤mapping of dental structures. In this specific instance, dental records‌ proved ⁢to ⁤be the primary method for positive identification.

“after a fire, what remains ⁤are the teeth,” emphasizes a leading ‍dental surgeon, highlighting​ the resilience of dental structures. ‍When⁢ bodies ⁢are extensively burned, traditional identification methods become impossible; skin identification, fingerprints, ⁣tattoos, and even hair are often destroyed, and the heat destroys DNA. This underscores

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