Role of deoxyribonucleic acid technology in forensic dentistry

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Published Jun 1, 2012
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Volume 4, Issue 1, January-June 2012

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Pankaj Datta
Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Inderprastha Dental College and Hospital Sahibabad, Ghaziabad
Sonia Datta
Department of Public Health Dentistry, ITS-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

In the last few years, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis methods have been applied to forensic cases. Forensic dental record comparison has been used for human identification in cases where destruction of bodily tissues or prolonged exposure to the environment has made other means of identification impractical, that is, after fire exposure or mass disaster. Teeth play an important role in identification and criminology, due to their unique characteristics and relatively high degree of physical and chemical resistance. The use of a DNA profile test in forensic dentistry offers a new perspective in human identification. The DNA is responsible for storing all the genetic material and is unique to each individual. The currently available DNA tests have high reliability and are accepted as legal proofs in courts. This article gives an overview of the evolution of DNA technology in the last few years, highlighting its importance in cases of forensic investigation.

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Pankaj Datta, & Sonia Datta. (2012). Role of deoxyribonucleic acid technology in forensic dentistry. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 4(1), 42–46. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.99165
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