Evolving Trends in Forensic Odontology

J. Shirisha

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Forensic odontologists have been playing an indispensable role in the sphere of forensics for over a hundredyears. The various method used by them in identifying individuals from the human remains have beenevolving over the years. Using dental remains is not just feasible but budget-friendly and time-saving aswell. This article reviews the current trends in the branch of forensic dentistry while also highlighting theimportance of antemortem records in comparison with post-mortem evidences.