RESUMO
ABSTRACT Denture identification procedures have multiple benefits for denture wearers. These include prevention of losing or misplacing dentures and forensic identification of victims. A simplified inclusion technique is fully described to label dentures with QR code prints.
RESUMEN Los procedimientos de identificación de dentaduras completas tienen muchos beneficios para los pacientes. Estos incluyen la prevención de la pérdida o confusión de las prótesis y la identificación forense de las víctimas. Se describe en forma detallada una técnica simplificada para identificar dentaduras con códigos QR.
Assuntos
Processamento Eletrônico de Dados , Dentição , Identificação da Prótese Dentária/métodosRESUMO
Identifying unknown or missing people by using denture marking is a successful method of identification in forensic investigation. It is also useful for patients residing in hospitals and community homes where dentures could be misplaced, particularly during cleaning by personnel where there is a chance of loss or mix-up. The importance of placing identification marks on dentures has long been acknowledged by the dental profession,although no standard method has been developed. Majority of surface marking and inclusion methods are expensive,time consuming,and do not permit incorporation of large amount of information. This article presents a new and easy technique for incorporating large amount of information into the denture by using QR code. It also explains about the importance of keeping medical information into the denture other than mere forensic investigation.