Evaluation Of Tongue Morphology Of Individuals In Nagpurregion For Identification In Forensic Odontology.

Abstract

Every human has a unique tongue morphology that can be useful for forensic identification. It is possible to make tongue prints by impressions and photographs which are also unique and difficult to forge. The present study deals with evaluation of these morphological features of tongue and its application for identification of an individual.300 subjects were examined for morphological features of the tongue like shape, surface texture, color and apex. Most commonly observed morphological features of the tongue were ‘U’ shaped(65%), pale pink colored(57%), rounded apex(80%) and smooth surface texture(64%). Insignificant distribution of the morphological features of the tongue with that of age & gender was observed.Tongue may be used for identification in Forensic Odontology along with other identification aids.