Momentousness of denture labeling using Aadhaar number in Indian population

Personal identification is of prime importance for forensic and medicolegal purposes especially in case of natural calamities, accidents, state of unconsciousness, or loss of memory. The denture labeling is an important method which has been acknowledged by the field of dentistry. Various denture la...

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Published in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2019-09, Vol.8 (9), p.2760-2762
Main Authors: Sikka, Neha, Saxena, Sameer, Priya, Kannu, Suthar, Vanita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aadhaar
Accidents
Analysis
Criminal investigation
denture labeling
Medical research
Memory disorders
Natural disasters
Risk factors
surface marking
Unconsciousness
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Summary:Personal identification is of prime importance for forensic and medicolegal purposes especially in case of natural calamities, accidents, state of unconsciousness, or loss of memory. The denture labeling is an important method which has been acknowledged by the field of dentistry. Various denture labeling techniques have been advocated but none of them is universal. Aadhaar is the instantly verifiable national identification number assigned to residents of India, which is currently being used vastly by the Government of India. The article describes a simple, economical, and permanent method for inclusion of Unique Identification Number and bar code in dentures.
ISSN:2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_293_19