O papel do odontolegista na identificação humana em desastres em massa: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the importance of the forensic dentist's role in identifying victims in mass disasters. To present the main methods used by forensic dentistry in human identification. To report real cases of disasters in which forensic dentistry was essential. To compare the forensic dentist's role with other forensic identification techniques. To discuss the advantages and limitations of forensic dentistry in these contexts. Methodology: This is a descriptive and qualitative bibliographic study comprising scientific works published between 2010 and 2025 and available in the SciELO, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases. Survey of articles, theses, dissertations, and technical manuals related to forensic dentistry in mass disasters. Qualitative content analysis, organized by thematic categories. Results: Forensic dentistry is an indispensable tool for human identification in mass disasters, highlighting its precision, speed, and effectiveness, as well as reinforcing its importance in multidisciplinary teams. Final Considerations: Forensic dentistry is considered an effective means of solving and uncovering difficult cases through expert analysis performed by a forensic dentist.