teethbased
Teethbased is an adjective used to describe approaches, analyses, or devices that rely on dental characteristics as a primary source of information or construction. The term is used across disciplines such as dentistry, forensic science, anthropology, and biometrics to denote dependence on teeth morphology, dental wear, or dental records.
Etymology and usage: The compound is formed from "teeth" and "based"; in practice it is sometimes hyphenated
In dentistry and prosthodontics: Teethbased design emphasizes alignment and occlusion derived from individual tooth shapes. Applications
Forensic anthropology and identification: Teethbased analysis uses dental records, radiographs, and morphological features for identification when
Biometrics and research considerations: Teethbased biometrics would rely on occlusal patterns, enamel features, and dental wear.
See also: forensic odontology, dental anthropology, dental biometrics.