Denture Labelling as an Identification Tool in Forensic Medicine: A Case Report

Yashi  Garg; Rahul  Nagrath; Manesh  Lahori

doi:10.18311/jfds/12/3/2020.561

Authors

Yashi Garg Post Graduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, K.D. Dental College and Hospital, Mathura – 281121, U.P.
Rahul Nagrath Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, K.D. Dental College and Hospital, Mathura – 281121, U.P.
Manesh Lahori Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, K.D. Dental College and Hospital, Mathura – 281121, U.P.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/3/2020.561

Keywords:

Denture Labelling, Denture Marking, Personal Identification

Abstract

Denture labelling is gaining popularity in geriatric patients particularly for those staying alone or in old age home, especially the ones suffering from dementia or physical vulnerability. Various methods of denture labelling have been proposed by prosthodontists over the years. Prosthodontists are playing an important role in forensic odontology nowadays. This article highlights a method of denture identification marking wherein a patient’s photograph along with his name and emergency contact number is incorporated within the complete denture.

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