Title

Exploring Cheiloscopy Patterns in Tamil Nadu: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lip Print Variations among Students.

Authors

T Gopala Krishnan, P E Chandra Mouli, B Arjun, Deepika Ekambaram, Ragupathi Maniamuthu, V Jevina Christy.

Abstract

Introduction: India is one of the largest countries, inhabited by diverse populations comprising different tribes, castes, religious groups, and migrants. While the people of India share some common physical features, they also exhibit differences in their cultural, anthropological, and genetic traits. In this study, our objective is to analyse diverse lip print patterns in human subjects, considering both their gender and geographical background. Materials and methods: Our study includes five hundred randomly selected specimens, encompassing individuals of both genders and diverse regions from various districts of Tamil Nadu between 18 to 25 years. Participants with lip deformities, allergies to agents used during sample collection, and those experiencing lip inflammation were not included in our study. Results: The present study comprised 500 participants. The average age of the study population was 21.76 ± 1.894. The demographic distribution showed 51% males and 49% females. In the female population residing in all the major cities Type 2 was the most common compare to all the other types but in Madurai type 1 was more common. Conclusion: Given the uniqueness of lip prints for each individual, Cheiloscopy emerges as a valuable method for identification in forensic odontology. Consequently, the study underscores the importance of lip print analysis, or cheiloscopy, as a valuable adjunct for identification in the field of forensic odontology.

Key words

Cheiloscopy, Lip Prints, Cheiloscopy Patterns in Tamil Nadu, Gender determination.

DOI

  10.59988/jfmsl.vol.33issue1.5