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- Title
Tongue Print: A Unique Biometric and Potential Forensic Tool: A Review.
- Authors
Bhattacharyya, Arnab; Koley, Suhita; Dash, Kailash Chandra; Mahapatra, Niva
- Abstract
Introduction: Forensic odontology is a branch of forensic sciences that uses the skill of a dentist in personal identification during mass calamities, sexual assault, child abuse etc. The tongue is a crucial organ very much encased inside the oral cavity and shielded from external environment. It is a unique structure that presents both geometric shape as well as physiological texture information that may be potentially useful in identity verification. The shape, colour and texture of tongue are different even in identical twins and hence it can be used as a new method for personal identification with further elaboration. The exposed portion of tongue contains information with visible differences from one individual to another therefore it is helpful in identification of suspect during forensic investigation. Objective: This review article is aimed at describing the distinctive features of tongue, application of tongue prints in personal identification in forensic dentistry. Conclusion: Tongue becomes the forensic evidence for establishing the cause of death. It is an evolving science in the field of forensic and there is greater scope for its further development.
- Subjects
MONOZYGOTIC twins; TONGUE; FORENSIC dentistry; HUMAN fingerprints; FORENSIC sciences; CHILD abuse; BIOMETRY; IDENTIFICATION
- Publication
Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Journal, 2023, Vol 14, Issue 2, p208
- ISSN
0976-1225
- Publication type
Article