Labelled prosthesis linked to aadhaar card id- a reliable method of human identification in forensic odontology

Journal Title: IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

Personal identification in natural and manmade disasters can be made by using methods like DNA analysis, finger prints, carbon 14 enamel dating, rugaescopy, cheiloscopy, skull shape and size, dental structure chart and various denture labeling methods. Implementations of labelled dentures system linked with AADHAAR CARD, a unique identification card of India citizen can be important in identifying people who have lost their memory or in states of unconsciousness or in identifying the bodies of those who have died in natural calamity, disasters, accident etc. Identification is an essential issue in all medico legal investigation because a wrong identity may pose a problem in delivering justice. Positive identification through labelled dentures plays a key role in forensic odontology. A number of labeling systems are available and are broadly classified into either surface marking methods or inclusion methods. This article describes various methods involved in labeling dentures and suggests unique method of labelling dentures linked with Aadhaar ID card in India.

Authors and Affiliations

Sushant Patil, Suryakant Deogade

Keywords

Related Articles

Resin bonded direct-indirect temporization in anterior teeth-A case report

Replacement of missing anteriors can be achieved by different options in fixed prosthodontics including conventional Maryland bridges implants etc Provisional crowns play an important role in protection and maintenance o...

Combo-support for a partial flangeless overlay denture in compromised circumstances - A case report

Overdenture is a favoured treatment modality for elderly patients with few remaining teeth which preclude the inevitability of ldquofloating plasticrdquo in edentulous mouths Roots maintained under the denture base prese...

Effect of Finishing and Polishing Direction on Resin Based Composite Restorations - An Invitro Study

Aim: The aim of the present study is to compare the different finishing and polishing systems on composite restoration along with direction of finishing and polishing and marginal adaptation of resin based composites. Ma...

Oral rehabilitation of a parkinson disease patient: A case report

Parkinsonrsquos disease is a progressive neurologic disorder Compromised voluntary and involuntary control of the orofacialpharyngeal musculature of patients with Parkinsonrsquos disease may lead to difficulty in mastica...

Customized gunning splint for para sagittal palatal split with right alveolar fracture- A case report

Road accidents, industrial accidents and engaging in sporting activities are responsible for most fractures of the midface. A careful history, oral and facial examination and radiographs are imperative whenever any fract...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP311366
  • DOI 10.18231/2455-8486.2017.0018
  • Views 60
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Sushant Patil, Suryakant Deogade (2017). Labelled prosthesis linked to aadhaar card id- a reliable method of human identification in forensic odontology. IP Annals of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 3(2), 78-81. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-311366