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Aadhar Number Marking on Surgical Plate for Forensic Identification
Rathod Prakash1, Shreya Colvenkar2, Aditya Mohan Alwala1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, IND.
Cureus
|November 16, 2022
Summary
Marking surgical plates with the Aadhaar number can aid in forensic identification when other methods fail. This simple dental practice ensures better patient identification in critical situations.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Dentistry
- Biometrics
- Medical Device Marking
Background:
- Dental identification is a primary method for human identification, relying on comparing antemortem and post-mortem records.
- Accurate and accessible dental records are crucial for reliable identification.
- The Aadhaar number, a unique 12-digit identifier for Indian residents, offers a potential tool for enhancing identification processes.

