Diagnostic applications of saliva in forensic odontology – An updated review

Dr. Arun Kumar Patnana; Dr. Narasimha Rao V Vanga; Dr. Kirti Chaudhry

Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Diagnostic applications of saliva in forensic odontology – An updated review

Dr. Arun Kumar Patnana, Dr. Narasimha Rao V Vanga, Dr. Kirti Chaudhry

Abstract :

In the past few years saliva has gained much interest as a diagnostic tool for systemic diseases, oral diseases and in forensic investigations. The main advantages include the ease of collection and non–invasive techniques of sample collection. The analysis of salivary biomarkers acts as a boon in the forensic investigative crime scenes. The salivary analysis has wide uses in the alcohol and drug abuse, cases of poisoning, and animal bites.