Anatomical variations in the permanent mandibular canine: forensic importance

Resumo

The uniqueness of dental morphology plays an
important role in Forensic Odontology, especially for human
identifications, in which a single tooth can provide information
for dental identification. Objective: To address the importance of
a permanent lower canine with two roots for dental identification
considering the internal and external morphology of the canine
roots. Case report: To report a forensic case in which a two-rooted
permanent lower canine was found in a decomposed human body.
Conclusion: Although the victim was not identified by the dental
parameter, it was observed that this type of morphological variation
is of little incidence in some populations, therefore constituting a
valuable tool for dental human identifications.