facial reconstruction
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Facial reconstruction is a forensic science that combines art and science to identify deceased individuals. It uses a skull as a base, with clay to rebuild the face. By applying charts that detail specific skin and tissue thickness at various points on the face, scientists can create a likeness that aids in identification. This technique is similar to how physical anthropologists reconstruct faces from ancient skulls. Forensic anthropology, in general, applies the methods of physical anthropology to legal cases, focusing on skeletal remains to determine age, sex, unique features, trauma, and decomposition time.12
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