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The connecting link! Lip prints and fingerprints
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Himachal Dental College, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences
|January 27, 2017
Summary
Lip prints and fingerprints are unique identifiers. This study found distinct predominant patterns in North Indian males and females, with no significant correlation between lip and fingerprint types for personal identification.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Human Identification
Background:
- Lip prints and fingerprints are established unique identifiers.
- Their analysis is crucial in forensic investigations and identifying deceased individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine predominant lip and fingerprint patterns in North Indian males and females.
- Investigate potential correlations between lip and fingerprint patterns within genders.
Main Methods:
- Analyzed lip prints and right thumb fingerprints from 200 students (100 males, 100 females).
- Utilized dark lipstick for lip prints and ink pads for fingerprints.
- Employed magnifying glass for analysis and Chi-square test for statistical evaluation.
Main Results:
- Predominant lip patterns: branched in males, vertical in females.
- Predominant fingerprint pattern: loop, followed by whorl, then arch in both genders.
- No significant statistical correlation found between lip and fingerprint patterns, though arch fingerprints showed associations with different lip patterns by gender.
Conclusions:
- Lip prints and fingerprints are valuable tools for personal identification in forensic contexts.
- Further research correlating lip and fingerprint patterns may enhance gender identification capabilities in forensic science.
