Cheiloscopic Evaluation in Forensic Odontostomatology: Exploring Potential and Limitations
Emanuele Di Vita,
Davide Albano,
Andrea Trizzino
et al.
Abstract:Background: The aim of this experimental work was to evaluate cheiloscopy potential: to confirm the individual uniqueness of lip prints, to verify the presence of recurrent patterns according to the Suzuki and Tsuchihashi classification and to search for characteristics that can be used in establishing the sex of a subject, with a focus on assessing the method's limitations. Methods: Lip prints were taken from a sample of 172 volunteers using liquid lipstick and transparent adhesive tape and were digi… Show more
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