Importance of radiography in forensic odontology: A brief review

Abstract

Forensic odontology is a rapidly developing field. Apart from the documented dental records, casts and photographs; radiographs are one of the main sources of ante-mortem evidence. In this review we have highlighted on the importance of dental radiography. Common difficulties faced during intraoral radiography in post mortem cases and newer modalities of imaging in forensic odontology have also been discussed.