Anderson, R. W. G., ABSTRACT Motor vehicle airbag technology is directed at the reduction of injury to drivers and passengers however a number of researchers have reported cases of injuries caused by airbags. Injuries to tooth surfaces, particularly tooth wear following the deployment of motor vehicle airbags, have never been studied. A review of the literature and clinical experience does not suggest tooth enamel abrasion to be a likely outcome following airbag deployment. This in vitro pilot study was conducted to assess the effect on tooth surfaces following the deployment of motor vehicle airbags, and in particular to attempt to reproduce the injuries claimed in a case report published in the Journal of Forensic Odonto- Stomatology in December 2007. A sample of extracted upper anterior teeth (n = 20) were analyzed using unaided visual observation, photographic and microscopic observation pre- and post- airbag deployment. Teeth were mounted on a fabricated head form (similar to those used in crash test dummies) using dental putty. The tests were performed using a modified airbag test rig with airbags deployed in 5 different positions relative to the head, with respect to distance and angulations. The result of the tests showed no changes to the teeth with unaided observation, macro photography or under the microscope. Tooth wear patterns described in the case report were not observed. Although accurate reproduction of an in vivo situation is not possible, this study has given some insight into the effects of motor vehicle airbag deployment, and suggests that significant tooth wear is an unlikely outcome from airbag deployment. (J Forensic Odontostomatol 2009;27:2:50-55) Key Words: forensic odontology, airbag injury, tooth wear INTRODUCTION The airbag was first introduced as a safety following frontal collision. A typical airbag system consists of three main components: an airbag module that houses the inflation system and the rubber-lined nylon bags, crash sensors and associated wiring harness that Centre for Automotive Safety Research, University of Adelaide, South Australia
Andiappan, Mano, King’s College London Dental Institute, Guy’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Angadi, Punnya, KAHER VKIDS
Angadi, Punnya, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
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Ayoub, Fouad, Lebanese University (Lebanon)
Azevedo, Alana de Cassia Silva, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo (FOUSP)-São Paulo- SP Brazil
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Ball, J., Centre for Forensic Science, University of Western Australia
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Balla, Sudheer Babu, La Trobe University (India)
Balla, Sudheer Babu, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center
Bansal, Dr. Richa, Seema dental college
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