1Forensic Odontology Specialist Study Program,
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*Corresponding Author: Dr. Elza Ibrahim Auerkari, Forensic Odontology Specialist Study Program,
Infanticide, as mentioned in the Common Law, can be described as an intentional killing of an infant or a child under one year of age by their biological mother. The application of dental science by the forensic odontologist is vital to determine the age of the deceased infant and provide the crucial insights for justice.
At 1:50 PM on August 28th, 2024, a deceased, unidentified female infant was brought to the forensic authority by the Cengkarang Police Station. The deceased infant was registered as 2974A/SKII/VIII/2023. There were multiple bruises found around the body and there were not any deciduous or natal teeth around the oral cavity.
The age estimation of the infant was conducted by forensic odontologist using dental radiography using The Al-Qahtani method and the result showed that she was 34 t0 42 weeks at gestational age. The examination carried out by the forensic pathologist showed that the infant had the potential to survive outside the womb, however, there was not any sign of postnatal care.
The case reported a deceased, unidentified female infant, aged 34 to 42 weeks at gestational age, showing signs consistent with asphyxia.
Forensic Odontology, Infanticide, Age Estimation, Dental X-ray
