Forensic odontology is a branch of dentistry that mainly deals with the identification based on individual's oral structures. The tongue is a unique structure that presents both geometric shape as well as physiological texture information that may be potentially useful in identity verification. The present research was taken over the people to study and analyse the morphological shape and texture of the tongue and demonstrate their importance as an aid in human identification. For the study, clinical examination, photographs and impressions were taken of the tongue. The undertaken study showed a qualitative result among different sex and age groups. It can be opined that the human tongue promises to deliver a level of uniqueness in shape, texture and is suitable for the use in identity recognition.
The preservation and reconstruction of anthropological and archaeological remains has been given considerable attention in recent years, particularly within the fields of forensic science and palaeoanthropology. However, few studies have tapped the potential of using 3D technology to reconstruct, remodel and recontour remains and artefacts for the purpose of human identification. The aim of this study was to use 3D technology for the reconstruction and remodelling of fragmented and missing elements of skeletal remains. This project presents the application of three dimensional (3D) modalities to two different simulated forensic case scenarios where an attempt was made to remodel the missing element of the human cranium and reconstruction of fragmented replicated human mandible was performed. The accuracy of the reconstructed model was affirmed based on the anatomical features and digital analysis and methods for use in forensic practice are recommended.
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