Facial Approximation (Reconstruction)

Tobias Houlton

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-823677-2.00092-1

Facial Approximation (Reconstruction)

Tobias Houlton

Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification

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Facial approximation refers to the process of estimating the face from a skull. In a forensic context, it forms a relevant investigatory method for stimulating unidentified cold cases when more objective methods of identification are not possible. Predicted faces are presented to the media to promote public attention and/or prompt recognition. Argued to be highly subjective and in need of further development, past successes in approximations generating positive leads within forensic inquiries has however maintained its relevance within forensic practice. This article provides an overview of the facial approximation technique, including the latest soft tissue prediction methods.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences
Editors	Max Houck
Place of Publication	Oxford
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	403-412
Number of pages	10
Volume	2
Edition	Third
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128236789
ISBN (Print)	9780128236789, 9780128236772
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823677-2.00092-1
Publication status	Published - 2023

Keywords

Archeological facial approximation
Craniofacial analysis
Craniofacial identification
Craniofacial landmarks
Craniofacial superimposition
Face prediction
Facial anthropology
Facial approximation
Facial reconstruction
Facial soft tissue thickness
Forensic anthropology
Forensic art
Forensic facial approximation
Human identification
Skull

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