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Year : 2016 | Volume
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Sex identification in forensic odontology- a review of various methodology
Bhawani Gupta1, Mogit Gupta2
1 Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2 Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Correspondence Address:
Mogit Gupta Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2542-5013.185693
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Forensic odontology is the investigative part of dentistry that applies dental principles to legal issues that analyses dental evidence for human identification. Sex determination is a subdivision of forensic odontology, and it is very important, especially when information relating to the deceased is unavailable. The compilation and critical reading are necessary to understand the role of forensic odontology expert with regard to sex determination using dental records. This article reviews upon the various methods used in sex determination in forensic odontology. |
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