Use of photograph and memory card for identification of edentulous individual: An innovative technique

There are several advantages of this innovative, dual purpose denture marking system. It is cost effective, not technique sensitive, does not interfere with the esthetics, oral function or the strength of the denture. It can be used effectively in forensic and non-forensic identifications. The photograph can be used in day to day identification and memory card incorporated in the denture can be used for identification of victims in mass disasters as the patient's information will remain stable in the memory card.