Reader, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneshwar, India
Saliva has recently been widely used in all fields on science with expanded applicability and usage. Various technologies have also been developed to fully utilize this potential wonder fluid as ‘Liquid biopsy’ aiding in diagnosis, maintenance and follow up of treatment. In forensics various biological samples are used by the experts to solve the unsolved and get answers for plethora of questions. Saliva being a complex biological fluid representing the general health and identity of the individual has off late being researched and employed in forensic investigations due to its ease of availability and its important feature of giving the data in both wet and dry state. This review will emphasis on the various aspects of saliva to be used as potential tool in forensics.
Saliva, Forensic Odontology, Biomarkers
