TY - JOUR T1 - Enamel Structure and Forensic Use AU - Dagkalis, P. AU - Petalotis, N. AU - Stavrianou, I. AU - Vasiliadis, L. AU - Papadopoulos, C. AU - Stavrianos, C. JO - Research Journal of Biological Sciences VL - 5 IS - 10 SP - 650 EP - 655 PY - 2010 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1815-8846 DO - rjbsci.2010.650.655 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=rjbsci.2010.650.655 KW - age estimation KW -vertebrate KW -neonatal line KW -neonatal line KW -enamel KW -Forensic odontology AB - Tooth enamel is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance of the body and with dentin, cementum and dental pulp is one of the four major tissues which make up the tooth in vertebrates. The unique microstructure of enamel resides fossilized tracks of its growth process. These tracks represent the incremental growth of enamel. Forensic odontology is a vital and integral part of forensic science. Essential data could be derived by the study of the enamel structure and contribute in dental identification, age estimation procedures and archaeology, anthropology and forensic researches. Further advances in image analysis and computer technology would enhance the knowledge and improve the accuracy of methods used in Forensic odontology field. ER -