VIRTOPSY: An emerging tool

Abstract

Forensic odontology has been an upcoming branch in forensic medicine for personal identification. Currently, new technologies and advances are upcoming in forensic medicine. Autopsy was used as diagnostic tool in the ancient era, but now virtopsy appears to be a modification of autopsy in which pictorial, photographic, and radiological evidences are composed altogether through imaging. It utilizes images which provide an effective and more precise explanation in every case. This is a review article which apprises on the beginning, applications of virtopsy in dentistry.

Oral Autopsy – Dental Surgeon’s Perspective

“…Imaging techniques can accurately conclude the type of dental restorative material based on the radiodensity. Virtopsy is more effective in comparative dental identification 19 and Table 2. Oro-facial manifestations under various circumstances of death 6,9 Sno.…”