Oral Manifestations of Poisons in View of Forensic Odontology-A Review

Authors

  • Abirami Arthanari1, Nagabhushana Doggalli2, Arun M.3, Smitha Rani4

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v20i4.1753

Keywords:

Poisons, Oral Cavity and Oral Manifestation, Forensic Odontologist.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to provide an overall view of the literature available about “Poisons” and changes
in oral cavity due to poisons. “Oral Cavity” is the first source to identify or analyze the poisonous features
and different manifestations observed in postmortem. “Forensic Odontologists” here plays a major role to
provide the oral manifestations and diagnosis. The oral cavity can be considered as a region with tremendous
potential especially in regard to coming to a final forensic diagnosis. This article revolves around this concept
and reviews the different manifestations in the oral cavity observed in post mortem.

Author Biography

  • Abirami Arthanari1, Nagabhushana Doggalli2, Arun M.3, Smitha Rani4

    1Lecturer in Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, 2Reader, Department of Forensic
    Odontology, JSSDCH, Mysuru, Karnataka-570015, 3Professor and HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine and
    Toxicology, JSSMCH, 4Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, JSSMCH

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Published

2020-11-18

How to Cite

Oral Manifestations of Poisons in View of Forensic Odontology-A Review. (2020). Medico Legal Update, 20(4), 7-13. https://doi.org/10.37506/mlu.v20i4.1753