Tongue prints as an emerging biometric tool in forensic odontology: a systematic review

Key Points

• Tongue prints show promise as a unique biometric method for identification.
• Initial findings highlight the potential of tongue prints in forensic settings, with varying degrees of effectiveness.
• Systematic review of literature concerning biometric applications in forensic odontology indicates growing interest and relevance.
• The findings suggest implications for enhancing identification methods, needing further validation through extensive studies.