A5085967452- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Face recognition and analysis
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- dental development and anomalies
- Morphological variations and asymmetry
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Face Recognition and Perception
- Law in Society and Culture
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
University of the Witwatersrand
2016-2024
University of Dundee
2022-2024
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
2020
Abstract Standards for estimating mouth width and Cupid’s bow in craniofacial approximation superimposition are limited. Currently, the only guideline width, using direct skeletal references, is a general rule indicating 75% inter‐canine to ratio. The philtrum, which closely corresponds bow, said be equal inter‐superior prominences of maxillary central incisors. This study tested these guidelines against newly generated regression models mean values. Cone‐beam CT scans 120 black 39 white...
Geometric morphometrics (GMM) have been applied to understand morphological variation in biological structures. However, research studying cortical bone through geometric histomorphometrics (GHMM) is scarce. This aims develop a landmark-based GHMM protocol depict osteonal shape the femoral diaphysis, exploring role of age and biomechanics microstructure. Proximal, midshaft, distal anatomical segments from diaphysis six individuals were assessed, with 864 secondary intact osteons eight...
Linear measurements taken from bony landmarks are often utilised in facial approximation (FA) to estimate and plan the placement of overlying soft tissue features. This process similarly guides craniofacial superimposition (CFS) practices. Knowledge how hard features spatially relate around mouth region is, however, limited. Geometric morphometric techniques have thus been used investigate size shape variation dentition-to-lip morphology a South African population. Twenty (twelve dentition,...
Average facial soft-tissue thickness (FSTT) databanks are continuously developed and applied within craniofacial identification. This study considered tested a subject-specific regression model alternative for estimating the FSTT values oral midline landmarks using skeletal projection measurements. Measurements were taken from cone-beam computed tomography scans of 100 South African individuals (60 male, 40 female; M age = 35 years). Regression equations incorporating sex categories...
INTRODUCTION: The South African Police Service frequently relies on craniofacial approximation and superimposition to assist in identifying unknown deceased individuals. Standards estimate lip height are however limited. Findings from this study share medical applications. Aims objectives: Establish reliable standards for estimating using dentoskeletal measurements. METHODS: Cone-beam CTs comprising 124 black 39 white southern adults were assessed. A series of dimensions recorded a DICOM...