Open AccessAn Overview of Three Dimensional (3D) Technologies in Forensic Odontology
Author(s) -
Gargi Jani,
Wea Star Lavin,
Suresh Ludhwani,
Abraham Johnson
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of forensic dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-2137
pISSN - 0975-1475
DOI - 10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.4
Subject(s) - forensic odontology , forensic science , modalities , identification (biology) , computer science , forensic identification , visualization , face (sociological concept) , engineering ethics , data science , engineering , history , artificial intelligence , sociology , archaeology , medicine , biology , dentistry , social science , botany
Three-dimensional (3D) modalities are frequently applied in forensic practice as it tends to give complete information of the evidence merely by touching which has resulted in increased usage in legal medicine and forensic sciences. A number of sub-disciplines of forensic science utilises 3D modalities in an inter-disciplinary manner viz. forensic anthropology, forensic archaeology, forensic odontology, crime-scene investigation, pattern analysis and recovery, courtroom visualisation and ballistic comparison. With appropriate knowledge and utilisation of 3D scanning, modelling and printing technologies, innovative approaches can be implemented for identification in forensic cases. Given that these technologies are evolving rapidly and changing the face of forensic science, the present article collates current developments, working and applications of non-contact scanning techniques, modeling and 3D printing techniques.