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A Review on Denture Marking Systems: A Mark in Forensic Dentistry
Nikita Kareker1, Meena Aras1, Vidya Chitre1
1Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa India.
Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
|July 23, 2015
Summary
Forensic dentistry aids in identifying remains by examining dental evidence. Prosthodontists play a key role in marking dentures, crucial for accurate identification in medico-legal investigations.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Prosthodontics
- Medico-legal Investigations
Background:
- Forensic science is vital for identifying deceased individuals, akin to detective work.
- Forensic dentistry specifically handles dental evidence for legal proceedings.
- Accurate identification is paramount in medico-legal cases to ensure justice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe methods for marking complete, removable partial, and fixed partial dentures.
- To highlight the significance of denture marking in forensic investigations.
- To emphasize the role of prosthodontists in forensic identification.
Main Methods:
- Literature search using PubMed, Ebsco, and Google search engines.
- Review of articles related to dental identification and denture marking.
- Analysis of various denture marking techniques.
Main Results:
- Various methods exist for marking different types of dentures (complete, removable partial, fixed partial).
- Denture marking serves as a critical tool for identifying individuals in forensic contexts.
- Prosthodontic expertise is essential for creating identifiable prostheses.
Conclusions:
- Denture marking is an important forensic tool for positive identification.
- Prosthodontists contribute significantly to forensic identification through denture fabrication and marking.
- Effective denture marking ensures accurate identification, upholding justice in medico-legal investigations.
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