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Awareness And Perception Of Post Graduate Students Towards Denture Marking In Vidarbha Region.

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Dr. Sathe Seema, Dr. Jaiswal Tanvi*, Dr. Borle Anjali, Dr. Kambala Rajanikanth, Dr. Dhamande Mithilesh*

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In extensive mishap such as those associated with earthquakes, tidal bore, airplane crashes, and acts of terrorism, forensic odontology has exhibited a paramount relevance in medico-legal investigations directed in identifying mortal remains. Denture recognition is essential for ailing patients or patients in geriatric associations. One method of identification in forensic odontology is labeled dentures. It is a well-documented practice to mark dentures with some means of identification but not a very well-practiced one. Aim :To assess the awareness and perception of post graduate students towards denture marking in vidarbha region. Methodology: A survey study was undertaken in SharadPawar Dental College,Sawangi(M), Wardha.Study comprised of 100 post-graduate students who voluntarily participated in the study. They were asked to answer the Questionnaire which would give us a clue about their awareness and perceptions towards denture marking. The questionnaire included basic demographic details along with the questions about the denture markers. Result: 100% students felt that denture marking was important. However only 22 % students were aware about denture marking. While 98% felt that it is important to create awareness about denture marking process Conclusion :The present survey revealed the knowledge and awareness current of forensic odontology among the dental post graduates. Although they are not having knowledge about denture markers,but their opinion about interest in markers and also to include it in U.G curriculum goes a long way enough to show their positive interests.

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