Crime Investigation by Forensic Expert Based on Teeth Ramaiah Seetha, Associate professor, Punuri Sanjay, Assistant Professor, Sriperumbuduru V P Kumar, Assistant Professor Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, ASRAM Medical College, Eluru, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh Online published on 9 September, 2013. Abstract Forensic odontology is branch of dentistry which deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence with the proper evaluation and presentation of dental findings.The major arena of activity of forensic odontology is identification of human beings either living or dead. Areas of application include mass disasters, Criminalities, Cases involving abuse of children elderly, Dental malpractice and archaeology. Dental identification1 report should consist of four basic sections like Introductory (administrative section), Postmortem evidence section, Ante mortem evidence, Opinion (conclusion section). Estimation of age and determination of sex of the victim or the remains are the important guides that help in process of identification. In this process teeth are the most reliable tools. Stages of development of teeth are the most dependable indicators in assessing the age of victim. Bite marks produced during assault of children or adults who are frequently associate with sex related crimes and child abuse are also important guides in process of identification. Top Keywords Forensic Odontology, Sex Determination of Teeth, Microscopic Features of Teeth in Identification. Top |