Entoconulid or Cusp 6 on Indonesian Male Body: A Forensic Odontology Case Report

Abstract

Dental morphological variations, such as the entoconulid or cusp 6, hold significant value in forensic identification and anthropological studies. These traits often vary across populations and provide insights into genetic and evolutionary patterns. The entoconulid is an uncommon dental trait observed primarily in Mongoloid and African populations. It reflects complex genetic, epigenetic, and environmental interactions during tooth development. In forensic contexts, the presence of such morphological features can aid in population-specific identification and provide additional evidence in cases lacking ante-mortem data.The entoconulid, though rare, is a significant morphological characteristic with applications in forensic identification and anthropological research. Dentists should recognize and document such traits to support the identification of human remains, especially in the absence of other identifiers. This article will disscuss about a 21-year-old deceased male that was involved in a gang fight and was referred to Said Sukanto Bhayangkara Police Hospital in Jakarta for postmortem examination. Extraoral findings included multiple abrasions and fractures on the body, while intraoral examination revealed dental caries, unerupted teeth, and the presence of entoconulid on tooth 46.