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Does Micro-CT Accurately Reconstruct Fragmented Teeth in Forensics?

Researchers achieved sub-100-µm precision when digitally reassociating fragmented teeth in a controlled forensic model.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 15, 2026

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    Micro-CT reconstructs broken teeth with high accuracy.

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    Study involved 32 extracted anterior teeth.

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    Mean deviation was 0.012 mm for one operator.

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    Strong reproducibility in measurements was observed.

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    Limitations include accessibility of technology and types of teeth used.

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    Micro-CT visualizes internal structures like pulp chambers.

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    Potential tool for forensic dental reconstruction.

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Does Micro-CT Accurately Reconstruct Fragmented Teeth in Forensics?

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 15, 2026

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