DENTURE IDENTIFICATION- A REVIEW

Volume : VII, Issue : V, May - 2018

Dr. Vidya Bhat S, Dr. Kamalakanth Shenoy, Dr. Muneer Vachal

The presence and absence of dentition plays an important role in the identification of individuals in forensic odontology. The marking of dentures

makes it easy to be traced to the owners. The faications of dentures with durable materials render it mostly intact even when the victim suffers a

violent trauma. If there is a lack of fingerprint data, dental identification is using as an essential part of forensic investigation. The role of

prosthodontist is significant in forensic odontology as they deal with the faication of prosthesis which can be pivotal in identification. There are

many reasons for the failure of practicing denture marking. This article aims at reviewing the different methods of denture marking and its

importance in forensic investigatory purposes.