Forensic odontology and its limitations: review.

Forensic odontology is a field of dentistry which analyses dental evidence in the interest of justice. The data obtained from the oral cavity can help in identifying individual or providing information needed in a legal process. Use of dental evidence in forensic investigation has given rise to the concept of using forensic odontology as a tool to identify and solve certain forensic conflicts. The discrepancies associated with various methods are to be weighed cautiously to make forensic odontology a more accurate, reliable, and reproducible investigatory science. This article reviews the role of the dentist in identification of human, dental remains and crime Investigation and our understanding of the limitations in various methods employed in forensic odontology.