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Tooth for Truth-dental DNA for Gender Determination: a Review


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1 Dept. of Pedodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, India
2 Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe UT of Puducherry, India
     

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Forensic odontology occupies a primary niche in the total spectrum of methods applied to medico legal identification that cannot be underrated. While extensive work has led to the rapid development of the subject of forensic odontology in Western countries, there is a need for heightening the awareness about the importance of this specialty amongst Indian dental professionals. The enamel and dentin of human teeth act like an armor coating to protect the DNA rich inner aspect of the tooth, that is, the pulp tissue from various environmental conditions.

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Forensic Odontology, DNA Analysis, Gender Determination
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Authors

Manju Gopakumar
Dept. of Pedodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, India
R Gopakumar
Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, Chalakkara, Mahe UT of Puducherry, India

Abstract


Forensic odontology occupies a primary niche in the total spectrum of methods applied to medico legal identification that cannot be underrated. While extensive work has led to the rapid development of the subject of forensic odontology in Western countries, there is a need for heightening the awareness about the importance of this specialty amongst Indian dental professionals. The enamel and dentin of human teeth act like an armor coating to protect the DNA rich inner aspect of the tooth, that is, the pulp tissue from various environmental conditions.

Keywords


Forensic Odontology, DNA Analysis, Gender Determination

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