Paleodontology: The relatively unexplored aspect of Forensic Odontology.

Sanpreet Singh Sachdev; Tabita Joy Chettiankandy; Manisha Ahire Sardar; Sonali Kadam; Vivek Pakhmode

doi:10.53275/inapfo.2231-1092-2231-15721013

Sanpreet Singh Sachdev Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology Institute: Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai
Tabita Joy Chettiankandy Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology Institute: Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai
Manisha Ahire Sardar Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology Institute: Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai
Sonali Kadam Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Institute: Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai
Vivek Pakhmode Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology Institute: Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53275/inapfo.2231-1092-2231-15721013

Keywords: Archeology; Dentition; Fossils; Dental Modifications

Abstract

The scope of Forensic Odontology is not only limited to medicolegal cases related to present-day humans but also extends to involve study of archaeological remains. Paleodontology is a subset field of Forensic Odontology that deals exclusively with such specimens with an objective to provide insights about oral as well as general aspects of ancient populations. The goal of such research would be to gain knowledge about our ancestral populations and subsequently, our own history along with phylogenetic correlation. The present review provides information about research conducted in various aspects of the field of Paleodontology while simultaneously elaborating its scope.