Saliva in forensic odontology: A comprehensive update
Susmita Saxena1, Sanjeev Kumar2
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, ESIC Dental College and Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP
|November 26, 2015
Summary
Saliva analysis is increasingly vital in forensic science due to its ease of collection and diverse applications. Automating saliva testing can establish it as a primary forensic tool.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Saliva is gaining research interest in forensic sciences.
- It offers ease of collection and safe handling.
- Saliva composition is closely related to plasma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the forensic applications of saliva.
- To emphasize the need for automated saliva analysis in forensic laboratories.
- To showcase saliva's role in forensic odontology.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on saliva analysis in forensics.
- Discussion of serological and cellular content analysis.
- Exploration of applications in crime detection and toxicology.
Main Results:
- Saliva analysis is useful in crime detection, drug/alcohol abuse cases, hormone identification, poisoning, and animal bites.
- Saliva testing offers a viable alternative when other body fluids are absent.
- The potential for saliva as a primary investigating tool is significant.
Conclusions:
- Saliva is a valuable biological fluid in forensic investigations.
- Automation of saliva analysis is crucial for its wider adoption.
- Further research can enhance saliva's role in forensic odontology.
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