Open AccessComparison of lip prints in two different populations of India: Reflections based on a preliminary examination
Author(s) -
Anila Koneru,
R Surekha,
Ganesh Shreekanth Nellithady,
M Vanishree,
DNSV Ramesh,
Ramesh S. Patil
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of forensic dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-2137
pISSN - 0975-1475
DOI - 10.4103/0975-1475.114543
Subject(s) - population , dentistry , medicine , biology , environmental health
Dental records, fingerprint, and DNA comparisons are probably the most common techniques used for a person's identification, allowing fast and secure identification processes. However, sometimes it is necessary to apply different and less known techniques such as lip prints. The potential of lip prints to determine sex has been well exhibited and documented. However, very few studies have been conducted using lip prints for population identification.