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Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology

Volume  6, Issue 2, April - June 2013, Pages 59-63
 

Review Article

Tattooing Hard and Soft Oral Tissues: A Custom, a Trend or a Clue in Forensic Identification

Bhavna Pandey, Madhvika Patidar, Shetty Pushparaja, Manohar Vidya, Smriti Bhanot Shruthilaxmi

*Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Vydehi Institute Of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560066. **Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental sciences, Lucknow, U

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Abstract

Tattoos symbolize individuality, experiences, status, religion, and art. They come in many shapes, sizes, colours, designs, and styles. A tattoo in forensic odontology serves as a secondary physical characteristic displaying highly individual features, and can be used to enable identification of deceased, unknown individuals. A single unique feature is enough to allow confirmation of identity. 

 

Keywords: Tattoo; Forensic odontology; Identification. 


Corresponding Author : Bhavna Pandey