Forensic dentistry: Science, expertise, and prospects for the future

Abstract

There is much possibility for development in the field of forensic dentistry. It has made a name for itself as a discipline that is essential to solving both medical and legal issues as well as locating the deceased. Dental tissues are typically kept even after a person has been reduced to bones, deteriorated, burnt, or dismembered. Several techniques have been developed to determine a person's age, sex, and ethnicity using dental tissues. Information collection techniques and supporting technologies have undergone significant advances in forensic dental identification. This article provides an overview of novel forensic odontology concepts as well as evolving trends in conventional techniques.