Sujatha G, Sivakumar G, Saraswathi T R
Department of Oral Pathology, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospital, Thalambur, Chennai, India.
J Forensic Dent Sci. 2010 Jan;2(1):2-4. doi: 10.4103/0974-2948.71049.
Most physical injuries resulting from abuse or violence are found on the head and neck areas that are clearly visible to the dental team during examination. Given that dental professionals routinely assess the head, face, and neck of patients, they are in a unique position to identify the signs of abuse and neglect. Involvement of a dentist in the protection team may be beneficial and can lead to early intervention. This article brings to light the importance of questioning and physical examination and the role of a dentist in identifying abuse, assault, and accident.
大多数因虐待或暴力导致的身体损伤都出现在头部和颈部区域,在牙科团队检查期间很容易被看到。鉴于牙科专业人员会定期对患者的头部、面部和颈部进行评估,他们处于识别虐待和忽视迹象的独特位置。牙医参与保护团队可能会有所帮助,并能促成早期干预。本文揭示了询问和体格检查的重要性以及牙医在识别虐待、袭击和事故方面的作用。