title: A Review on Denture Marking Systems: A Mark in Forensic Dentistry.
abstract: "Identification through forensic science is an art of giving the corpse a name A real life detective work that would put even Sherlock Homes to shame." Forensic dentistry deals with proper handling and examination of dental evidence and proper evaluation and presentation of dental findings in interest of justice. The Prosthodontists are playing a very important role in forensic dentistry as they are concerned with fabrication of various prosthesis which can serve as an important tool for identification. Identification is essential requirement of any medico-legal investigation because a wrong identity may pose a problem in delivering justice. This article describes the different methods for identification/marking of the complete dentures, removable partial dentures and fixed partial dentures and the importance of denture marking in forensic investigatory purposes. The PubMed, Ebsco and Google search engines were used to gather the articles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa India.
authors.forename: Nikita
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kareker
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa India.
authors.forename: Meena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aras
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, Goa India.
authors.forename: Vidya
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Chitre
keywords: Denture marking; Inclusion method; Lenticular card; Medicolegal; Memory card; Surface marking