RECENT CONCEPTS IN FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY: A REVIEW

Abstract

Forensic dentistry is an upcoming branch of dentistry that utilizes the dentist’s
knowledge to serve the legal system. Despite breakthrough in science and technology, natural
calamities and crimes continue to persist in human life. Identification of human remains is
essential for various reasons including legal, criminal, humanitarian and social grounds. Dental
remains can be used for identification. Forensic odontology analyzes dental evidence to overlap
the dental and legal profession. Various methods have been developed to determine age, sex,
and ethnicity of the person, using dental tissues. This article reviews the evolving trends in
conventional methods and the recent advances in the field of forensic odontology.