Forensic Odontology

Forensic Odontology is an investigative aspect of dentistry that analyzes dental evidence for human identification. Forensic Odontology plays an important role in establishing sex, age, and race of victims. Forensic Odontologist can assist other experts to determine age and gender of the remains by using teeth and skull traits.Forensic Odontology also plays an important role in mass disaster. Chelioscopy and Rugoscopy are considered branches of forensic odontology. Bite Marks play key role in the criminal cases. Recent advances in DNA profiling from tooth has opened new horizons in the field of Forensic Odontology.