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Orthodontic Forensic Science: The Unseen Part of our Profession

Abstract

Sunil Kumar Rath and Subhashree Manaswini Panda

Forensic odontology is a new concept in India. It has been recognized as a graduate course since 2007. Various fields of dentistry has correlation with this new branch, similarly orthodontist too has an important role in forensic science. In this article it has been emphasized that the records of orthodontist has a significant role in victim and culprit identification. A brief review of history of orthodontic in forensic and bite mark has been discussed.