Dental and craniofacial imaging in forensics

The present review article aims at discussing the various trends evolved in forensic dentistry, particularly referring with the usage of radiographs. Since the radiographs are the quick, easy, simple, economical and non-destructive method of obtaining information about age, sex, race of the victim, it is an indispensable aid in identification. With the advancement of newer technologies, more accurate information is obtained for identification as well as in the facial reconstruction of the unknown deceased person. This article gives an overview of different radiographic methodology and characteristics for identification in oral and craniofacial region. To obtain the most reliable outcome in identification it is necessary that one applies most of these techniques repetitively with appropriate knowledge.