Dept of Oral Medicine and Radiolody, Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, Punjab
*Address For Correspondance: Dr Navneet Goyal, Pgstuedent, Dept of oral medicine and radilogy GuruNanakdev dental college and research institute, sunam, punjab
Online published on 17 March, 2015.
Forensic radiology is a specialized area of medical imaging utilizing radiological techniques to assist physicians in matter pertaing to the law. With the advancement of newer technologies, more accurate information is obtained for identification as well as in the facial reconstruction of the unknown deceased person. Dentofacial imaging is a useful tool in forensic science to reveal characteristics of the structures of the dentofacial region. It helps in human identification that aids in age estimation and sex determination. This present article describes the various imaging modalities in Forensics.
Dentofacial imaging, forensic science, victim identification, radiology
