Saliva the Usually Found Unusual Fluid in Forensics: A Comprehensive Update Das Rupsa1,*, Jena Suvranita1 1Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India *Corresponding Author: Rupsa Das, Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: drrupsadas@gmail.com
Online published on 27 November, 2019. Abstract The scrutiny of undisclosed human remains and obtained evidences in the forensics, dictates the espousal of multidisciplinary methodology. The contribution of forensic odontologist in the forensic inspection is noteworthy as examination of oral cavity entails a concerned with and skilled approach. Recently, saliva and its use in forensic is of a great interest amongst the researchers and odontologists. Saliva being a complex fluid is gaining popularity amongst all because of its complexity in nature and its resemblance to plasma. The analysis of this magical fluid for serological examination and its cellular content has been a great help in recent times and has been widely used in forensic drug abuse, alcohol abuse and poisoning. Hence there is always an urgent need for upgrading the forensic laboratories to help in identification when there is shortage or absence of any other body fluids in a crime scene. Saliva should be considered as a primary investigating tool and has routine specific setting has to be as done for blood and urine testing. The following is a brief update on the multidimensional use of saliva in the world of forensic odontology. Top Keywords Forensic odontology, Investigating tool, Saliva. Top |