An Evaluation of Inter-observer Variability in Sex Determination Using Cheiloscopy Dr. Tyagi Alpna*, Post Graduate Student, Dr. Sircar Keya, Professor and Head, Dr. Singh Sanjeet, Senior Lecturer, Dr. Rastogi Varun, Senior Lecturer Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, D.J. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modinagar. * Address for Correspondence: Dr. Alpna Tyagi, Post graduate Student, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, D.J. College of Dental Sciences & Research, Modinagar, E-mail: amit_alps@yahoo.co.in
Abstract Human identification is a process based on scientific principles of the theory of uniqueness. Theory of uniqueness is a strong point used in the analysis of fingerprints to convince the court of law. Likewise even the lip print is unique to an individual and hence beholds the potential for identification purpose. The external surface of the lips have many elevations and depressions forming a characteristic pattern called lip prints. The examination of these lip prints is known as Cheiloscopy. The study group comprised of 15 male and 15 female subjects. The materials used were lipstick, lip-brush, cellophane tape, bond paper and a case performa. This study shows that lip prints are unique to an individual and can be reliably used for recognition of the sex of an individual. Top Keywords Cheiloscopy, Sex-Determination, Lip Print Analysis. Top |