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Comparative reliability of cheiloscopy and palatoscopy in human identification
Preeti Sharma1, Susmita Saxena, Vanita Rathod
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Subharti Dental College, Meerut (UP), India.
Summary
Lip prints and palatal rugae patterns offer unique identification markers. Lip prints are more reliable for determining sex in forensic identification scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Anthropology
Background:
- Postmortem identification is challenging.
- Standard methods like DNA and fingerprints are not always applicable.
- Lip prints and palatal rugae offer alternative identification techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of lip prints and palatal rugae patterns in forensic identification.
- To assess the effectiveness of these patterns in sex differentiation.
Main Methods:
- 100 subjects (50 males, 50 females) were analyzed.
- Lip prints were recorded using lipstick and cellophane tape.
- Palatal rugae patterns were studied from alginate impressions and dental casts.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in lip print patterns (Types I, I', IV, V) were observed between males and females (P < 0.05).
- No significant differences were found in palatal rugae patterns between sexes (P > 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Both lip prints and palatal rugae patterns are unique to individuals.
- Lip prints demonstrate higher reliability for sex determination in forensic identification.
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