Tongue prints: A novel biometric and potential forensic tool
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Abstract
Tongue is a vital internal organ well encased within the oral cavity and protected from the environment. It has unique features which differ from individual to individual and even between identical twins. The color, shape, and surface features are characteristic of every individual, and this serves as a tool for identification. Many modes of biometric systems have come into existence such as fingerprint, iris scan, skin color, signature verification, voice recognition, and face recognition. The search for a new personal identification method secure has led to the use of the lingual impression or the tongue print as a method of biometric authentication. Tongue characteristics exhibit sexual dimorphism thus aiding in the identification of the person. Emerging as a novel biometric tool, tongue prints also hold the promise of a potential forensic tool. This review highlights the uniqueness of tongue prints and its superiority over other biometric identification systems. The various methods of tongue print collection and the classification of tongue features are also elucidated.
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How to Cite
T Radhika, Nadeem Jeddy, & S Nithya. (2016). Tongue prints: A novel biometric and potential forensic tool. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 8(3), 117–119. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.195119
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