A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF DENTURE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING METHODS: CURRENT APPROACHES AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Forensic dentistry serves as a valuable tool in providing crucial information that helps in identifying victims in medicolegal issues and disasters. The field of Prosthodontics encompasses the design and fabrication of dental prosthetics which can help in establishing the identity of individuals in cases where traditional means of identification are unavailable.This can be achieved using numerous denture marking systems. Denture tracking is another evolving frontier in the field of dentistry, owing to the importance it holds in the retrieval of misplaced dentures in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.This article delves into the innovative technologies and methodologies that have emerged in the field of denture tracking and identification methods, shedding light on the historical records, current state and future potential in the realm of dental prosthetics.