Role Of Facial Reconstruction In Identification Using Software- Recent Advances- Survey Among Dental Students

Abstract

Introduction:     

Forensic facial reconstruction is the scientific art of visualising a face on the skull for personal identification. This technique may be highly useful when other efforts are unsuccessful in establishing the origin of unknown skulls.

Aim:

The main aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and awareness of the role of facial reconstruction in identification using software among dental students.

Materials and methods:

A survey based questionnaire was done to study the knowledge about the role of facial reconstruction in identification using software among dental students. A total questionnaire of 15 questions were collected by google form app. SPSS statistical analysis was done. A total of 100 participants participated in this survey.

Result:

The results were collected and data were analysed. 54% of the participants were aware of the role of facial reconstruction in identification using software. The difference of the result is statistically significant(p<0.05).

Conclusion:

This study concludes that the majority of the participants were aware of the role of facial reconstruction in identification using software.