An Overview Of Chelioscopy & Palatoscopy: An Aid In Forensic Investigation

Abstract

Fingerprint, DNA and dental comparisons are probably the most common techniques used in forensic investigation. The use of teeth in postmortem identification has gained prominence over the last half- century. However, it is not possible in the edentulous, therefore palatal rugae and lip prints can be used as a supplement in establishing a person’s identity. In this paper, two unusual techniques: Chelioscopy and Palatoscopy are discussed which can be used successfully in human identification.