Sultan Agung Islamic University - Indonesia
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0009-0004-4054-9548
Forensic Odontology Departmentl
Trismus Analysis Due to Head Trauma in Forensic Cases: Case Report
Ken Sekar Langit
Farah Primadani Kaurow
Kramat Jati National Police Hospital - Indonesia
Forensic and Medicolegal
Mindya Yuniastuti
University of Indonesia - Indonesia
Forensic Odontology Specialist Program, Faculty of Dentisty
Elza Ibrahim Aeurkari
University of Indonesia - Indonesia
Forensic Odontology Specialist Program, Faculty of Denstistry
(*) Corresponding Author
Head trauma frequently happens in cases of physical violence, particularly in cases of abuse. A common sign of head trauma is trismus, characterized by difficulties in mouth opening, which can diminish an individual's quality of life and disrupt daily activities. The prognosis of trismus is contingent upon various factors, necessitating appropriate management in its therapy. The age factor and the severity of the etiology of trismus must be evaluated to determine the appropriate treatment. This condition also influences the decision-making over the classification of the wound documented in the Visum et Repertum for judicial purposes.
Keywords: Head Trauma; Forensic Odontology; Trismus; Violence
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