Use of a non-volatile agent to stabilize severely incinerated dental remains

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dc.contributor.authorBerketa, J.
dc.contributor.authorJames, H.
dc.contributor.authorLanglois, N.
dc.contributor.authorRichards, L.
dc.contributor.authorPigou, P.
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractPURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify volatile-free products that would be suitable for stabilizing incinerated dental remains at the scene of an incident, and that would not compromise any postmortem examination. METHODS: The anterior mandibles of sheep were incinerated, sprayed unilaterally with stabilizing agents, vibrated for 30 s, and assessed. The effect of the stabilizing solutions on radiographic examination was also recorded. Tests for volatility and the effect on human mandibles were also conducted. RESULTS: A flour/water mixture of one part flour to two parts water, and a paste mixture of one part Clag™ glue to one part water both produced significant stabilization results. The flour mixture left an opaque layer on the samples that it was applied to, which still allowed dental examination, but the glue paste mixture resulted in a clearer layer. Both solutions allowed radiographic examination and were free of volatiles. CONCLUSION: Diluted Clag™ paste, when sprayed on to incinerated remains, assists in their stabilization for transportation. When Clag™ paste is unavailable a mixture of two parts water to one part plain flour could be utilized for stabilization.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityJohn Berketa, Helen James, Neil Langlois, Lindsay Richards, Paul Pigou
dc.identifier.citationForensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, 2015; 11(2):228-234
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s12024-015-9670-z
dc.identifier.issn1547-769X
dc.identifier.issn1556-2891
dc.identifier.orcidBerketa, J. [0000-0002-8523-1638]
dc.identifier.orcidLanglois, N. [0000-0001-9176-8522]
dc.identifier.orcidRichards, L. [0000-0001-5474-6420]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/94264
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.rights© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-015-9670-z
dc.subjectForensic odontology; incineration; identification; stabilization; volatiles
dc.titleUse of a non-volatile agent to stabilize severely incinerated dental remains
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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