Forensic Odontogenetics

DNA examinations and Molecular Biology analysis became an essential tool to help in investigation matters that had been considered irresolvable in crime investigation. Therefore it is mandatory that those who are in forensic investigations must acquire knowledge about forensic genetics to provide greater justice and benefit the society Applied aspects of DNA technology have drastic change in forensic identification procedures. Teeth represent an excellent source of DNA, and are protected by epithelial, connective, muscular and bone tissues in case of incineration. Dental pulp cells are protected by enamel, dentin and cementum.