KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF DENTURE MARKING SYSTEMS AMONG NEPALESE DENTAL PRACTITIONERS WITH POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS IN HUMAN IDENTIFICATION.

Denture marking systems among Nepalese dental practitioners

Abstract

Backgroun
d: Denture marking not only aids in the recovery of lost dentures, but it also aids in the
identification of the suspected deceased person. Many forensic experts have recommended that
identity markers to be included in all dentures during their fabrication so that they can be used for
forensic human identification in the event of a disaster.
Objectives
The study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of the dentur e
marking system among dental practitioners of Nepal.
Methods
A pre tested, self administered anonymous questionnaire consisting of 9 close ended
questions was mailed to the participants. A total of 133 responses were recorded.
Results
According to the findings, 54.9% of the participants were aware of the denture marking
system. The majority of the participants felt that denture marking is a valuable procedure that is
frequently overlooked by Nepalese dentists. The majority of Nepalese dental professiona ls were
aware of the forensic use of denture marking systems and how to use them. They also agreed that
it should be included in undergraduate courses. While the majority of the participants disagreed
that denture marking is a costly and common technique w hose worth is recognized by the general
public.
Conclusions
Based on the findings of this study, measures to raise awareness and update
knowledge and skills on denture marking among Nepalese dental practitioners should be
developed.