Preliminary Evaluation of Three-dimensional Cinematic Rendering Computed Tomography Images of Frontonasal Sutures in Personal Identification

Abstract Purpose To evaluate cinematic rendering 3DCT of frontonasal suture in personal identification Methods Four readers completed three questionnaires: matching a 3DCT of 50 skulls with the photographs, evaluating the clarity of 3DCT, and determining the suitability of 20 clinical scans. Results Correct matching were high (98-100%). Clarity of 3DCT (mean 10-point-Likert scores 5.64-8.04) was higher than required (3.78-4.78). Sixty percent of clinical scans were suitable. Conclusion 3DCT of frontonasal suture potentially be used for identification.

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