Modern Tools in Forensic Dentistry- A Review of Its Literature.

Abstract

As we enter a new millennium, society is faced with fresh challenges in every conceivable area. Despite leaps in modern technology, medical breakthroughs and the geographical changes that the last century has brought, crime still persists in all aspects of our lives.Violent and heinous activities that shatter the lives of victims, their friends and families occur everyday. Often, little can be done to repair such damage. The apprehension and subsequent prosecution of the perpetrator(s) is essential to maintain law and order. This article main aim to bring to highlight the vast and maojor role of forensic odontology in various aspect.KEYWORD-forensic odontology, identification, age determination, lip print.Through the specialty of forensic odontology, dentistry plays a small but significant role in the process of identifying the victims of crime and disaster through dental records, dentists assist those involved in crime investigation. Always part of a bigger team, such personnel is