Tongue print and its role in forensic odontology- A review

Abstract

With advancement of science and technology new methods of biometrics are being developed which aids in identification of individuals during time of disasters or in any legal matters. One of the most recently developed technology includes the use of tongue print in which human tongue serves as a source of evidence in human recognition. The human tongue is considered as one of the most reliable source of evidence as it is well protected in the oral cavity and can be easily stuck out of the mouth for inspection and along with this another great advantage of using our tongue as a source of identification is its uniqueness as no two same individuals have same tongue.