Replicas in forensic dentistry for human identification

Authors : Ravina Sorout, Ravina Sorout, Osheen Batra, Osheen Batra, Latika Bachani Chopra, Latika Bachani Chopra

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijfcm.2021.002

Volume : 8

Issue : 1

Year : 2021

Page No : 4-10

Forensic odontology is a branch of forensic sciences that uses the skill of the dentist in personal identification during mass calamities, sexual assault and child abuse to name a few. This branch has been growing potentially in its ability to bring justice to the concerned when dental remains are the only available evidence. It is gaining importance in the judiciary and hence in depth knowledge in this field seems irreplacable.

Keywords: Forensic identification, DNA, Forensic odontology, Ameloglyphics, Rugoscopy, Cheiloscopy, Saliva, Bite marks.


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