Role of prosthodontist in forensic sciences – A review article
Journal Title: IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Forensic odontology has recently become an integral part of forensic science Since 100 years this science has been utilizing dental or orofacial findings to aid in serving the judicial system Dental identification holds an important role in the identification of remains after postmortem changes traumatic tissue injury or lack of a fingerprint record Forensic identification based on assessment of prosthodontic appliances and or prosthesis by methods such as of labeling of dentures and other prosthetic appliances could provide vital clues for victim identification Other sources such as salivary sample collection from the prosthesis can provide a rich source of DNA collection How a prosthodontist can play a crucial role in forensic medicine by application of various modes that can aid in identification of a deceased individual is illustrated in this review articleKeywords Forensic Odontology Denture labeling DNA matching Rugoscopy Forensic medicine
Authors and Affiliations
Dhruv Anand, Rahul Sharma, Ashish Choudhary, Karunakar Shetty
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- EP ID EP513174
- DOI 10.18231/2581-480X.2018.0019
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