|
|||||
|
|
Comparison Among Manual Facial Approximations Conducted by Two Methodological Approaches of Face Prediction |
|
| Authors: | Lara Maria Herrera M.Sc. Raíssa Ananda Paim Strapasson M.Sc. Alice Aquino Zanin D.D.S. Jorge Vicente Lopes da Silva Ph.D. Rodolfo Francisco Haltenhoff Melani Ph.D. |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of S?o Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes, 2227, S?o Paulo, SP, 05508‐000 Brazil;2. Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araraquara, S?o Paulo State University (UNESP), Rua Humaitá, 1680, Araraquara, SP, 14801‐903 Brazil;3. Additional information and reprint requests:;4. Lara Maria Herrera, M.Sc.;5. Department of Community Dentistry;6. Araraquara School of Dentistry;7. S?o Paulo State University;8. Rua Humaitá, 1680;9. Araraquara;10. SP 14801‐903;11. Brazil;12. E‐mail:;13. Three‐dimensional Technologies Division, Renato Archer Information Technology Center, Rodovia Dom Pedro I, km 143.6, Jardim Santa M?nica, Campinas, SP, 13069‐901 Brazil |
| Abstract: | This study verified the difference between two methods of forensic facial approximation (FFA) regarding recognition and resemblance rates. Three‐dimensional models of skulls were obtained from computerized tomography (CT) scans of two subjects (targets). Two manual FFAs were performed for each target, by applying two different guidelines for the facial structures (what we called “American method” (AM) and “Combined method” (CM)). Unfamiliar assessors evaluated the sculptures by recognition and resemblance tests. The AM was that which allowed more correct responses of recognition and higher resemblance's scores for the male target (p < 0.001). Regarding guidelines for modeling characteristics of the face, the ones that are practical and easily performed for sculptures, such as the length of the anterior nasal spine multiplied by 3 for nose prediction, may offer better results in terms of resemblance. |
| Keywords: | forensic science forensic anthropology forensic dentistry skull face forensic facial reconstruction forensic facial approximation sculpture |