PRELIMINARY STUDY WITH FORENSIC PERSPECTIVE OF LASER ENGRAVING OF ALPHANUMERIC CODES ON THE SURFACE OF FOUR ROSTERDENT® DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEMS DESIGNED IN ARGENTINA

Authors

  • Alan Diego Briem Stamm Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • Dra. Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • Mauro
  • Roberto
  • Ornella
  • Luis Universidad de Buenos Aires

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21117/rbol-v11n22024-547

Keywords:

Identification; forensic odontology; dental implants; bach numbers; laser.

Abstract

Objective: To engrave with laser technology an alphanumeric code on the surface of dental implants manufactured in Argentina by the company Rosterdent® that allows the identification of their batch number for forensic identification purposes. Method: A SMARK SHF-20 laser engraver was used to generate an alphanumeric code on the external and internal areas of the 4 Rosterdent® implant systems, external and internal connection hexagon, Trichannel and Morse Cone, totalling 8 engravings. Results: The codes engraved on the external hexagon implant system, both on the internal and external surface, were the most suitable, with a better visualization of the identification method, making it possible to read and interpret them. Conclusion: It is advisable to carry out new tests with the purpose of exposing the implants to thermal vulnerability and to consider the standardisation of Rosterdent® batches in order to provide information that contributes to human identification processes

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2024-11-20

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