Open AccessEvolution of forensic odontology: An overview
Author(s) -
N Balachander,
N. Aravindha Babu,
Sudha Jimson,
C Priyadharsini,
K. M. K. Masthan
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.155894
Subject(s) - forensic odontology , forensic science , identification (biology) , forensic dentistry , forensic examination , dentistry , forensic identification , medicine , forensic engineering , engineering , history , archaeology , biology , veterinary medicine , botany
Forensic dentistry or forensic odontology admits dentists' participation or identification of the victim and assisting legal and criminal issues. It refers to the proper handling, examination, identification and evaluation of dental evidence. This article summarizes the evolution of forensic odontology that started right from Garden of Eden to the modern scenario in identification of the gang rape case which happened in the state capital. Forensic dentistry plays a significant role in identifying the victims of crime, deceased individuals through the examination of anatomical structures, dental appliances and dental restorations.