Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology

Forensic science including forensic odontology deals with the dental evidences and its examination. Human identification is of utmost importance in medicolegal investigations. Teeth, physical injuries, bitemarks, lip prints and oro facial structures are the normal evidences used in forensic odontology investigations. Dental evidences include dentition, oro facial characters and DNA profiling for personal identification. DNA is an excellent means for identification of unidentified human remains. Oral autopsy refers to an elaborate examination of the oral cavity. In difficult cases where oral examination cannot be completed due to accessibility, for proper visualization of teeth and its structure, oral autopsy is necessary. This is a case study where oral autopsy was done using a simple effective technique for the extraction of tooth for DNA Fingerprinting for the identification of unknown. It is an ongoing need and is essential to ensure that crime investigators deliver the best possible service to the criminal justice system. Currently, forensic dentistry plays a major role in forensic research and identification of humans worldwide.The role of teeth in providing age estimation, sex determination, race and misidentification is undisputed.

Widespread adoption, integration and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in forensic investigations are gaining traction on a global scale. By examining existing literature and case studies, this review elucidates the multifaceted roles AI plays in enhancing forensic processes, ranging from crime scene analysis to digital forensics. This comprehensive review highlights the utilization of AI algorithms for evidence extraction, pattern recognition, and predictive analytics, enabling investigators to streamline workflows and uncover hidden insights from complex data sets. Furthermore, it discusses the ethical and legal considerations surrounding the deployment of AI in forensic contexts, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and safeguards against potential biases. Drawing on references from various jurisdictions, the paper offers insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating AI technologies into forensic practices worldwide. Ultimatelythis review contributes to a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of AI-driven forensic investigations and underscores the importance of responsible AI implementation in the pursuit of justice.

A crucial part of forensic investigations is personal identification. Lip prints, a unique pattern in the labial mucosa, can be studied used in chelioscopy. These prints can vary in each person, making them admissible in courts. Homosapiens can change their gender through hormone therapy, and progesterone exposure can be related to high non-heterosexual self-esteem. This study explores the interdisciplinary landscape of forensics, material science, and medicine, addressing gender identities like lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary gender, and gender queer using there lip traces. In chelioscopy technique lip wrinkles are to identify suspect/victim in cases of crime where clues left like lip print traces in the cases like rape, bulgarly etc... Since lip prints are distinct and even identical in twins, they are useful in the investigation of crimes. Lip print analysis is crucial since it can reroute cases because it's a sensitive shift among people.

Aims and Objectives: The current study's objectives were to assess the most common lip grooves among the three genders (male, female, and LGBT) and improve the effectiveness of crime solving.