Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-03 | 188-193
Original Research Article
Unfolding the Link- Lip Prints and Finger Prints in Personal Identification
Dr. M. Chandra Sekhar, Dr. D. Ayesha Thabusum, Dr. M. Charitha, Dr. G. Chandrasekhar, Dr. D. Naresh Naik
Published : March 31, 2019
Abstract
Background: Lip prints and fingerprints are considered to be unique to each individual. The study of fingerprints and lip
prints is very popular in personal identification of the deceased and in criminal investigations. Aims and objectives: The
aim of the study is to find the predominant lip and fingerprint patterns in males and females in the Kadapa population and
also to find any correlation between lip print and fingerprint patterns within a gender. Materials and Methods: The study
sample comprised of 100 students of Govt Dental College &hospital, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, 50 males and 50 females
aged between 18 to 30 years. pink colored lip stick was applied on the lips and the subject was asked to spread it
uniformly over the lips. Lip prints were traced in the normal rest position of the lips with the help of cellophane tape. The
imprint of the left thumb was taken on a white bond paper and visualized using magnifying lens. Results: This study
showed that lip and finger patterns did not reveal statistically significant results within the gender. In males, branched
type of lip pattern associated with whorl, loop, arch, type of finger pattern was most significant. In females, vertical lip
pattern associated with loop, whorl & arch finger patterns were most significant. Conclusion: Lip print and finger print
could be a significant important tool in the field of forensic odontology for personal identification. however, Further
correlative studies between lip prints and fingerprints could be useful in forensic odontology for sex identification.