The Advancing Era of Digitalization in the Field of Forensic Odontology

Abstract

Digitalization increases productivity and improves human efficiency, while lowering subjective inaccuracy. The technological breakthroughs have opened up new possibilities for resolving cases, based on various aspects of forensics. In forensic odontology perspective, technologies will particularly be beneficial in disaster victim identification, where a large number of bodies have been gravely mutilated, as it would allow the digital transfer of images without loss of information. Digital equipments are now expensive but with advance in technology the cost of these devices will decrease, allowing them to be used in a wider range of specialties. In clinical dentistry, there is rapid evolution is use of advanced equipment for purpose of efficient clinical treatment. However forensic dentistry being at an infant stage lacks the familiarity to the available resources. The aim of the paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the various digital tools in forensic dentistry which can be used to maintain the high standards of dental forensic evidence and increase the value of the evidence being presented during the legal proceedings.