CHEILOSCOPY

A TOOL FOR SEX DETERMINATION

Abstract

Introduction: Identification of human being is always a problem for scientists
and is based upon scientific principles. Finger prints, dental data, anthropometry & DNA
analysis are the tools used for identification purposes. The new arriving tool in the field of
personal identity is cheiloscopy i.e. study of lip prints which are unique for every individual
and behold the potential for identification purpose. If lip prints are found at scene of crime, the
presence or absence of a person can be ruled out from the scene of crime. Methodology:
The present study comprises of 150 students of SKZMDC in the age group of 20-23 year out
of which 50 are males and 100 females. Lip prints were collected and matched according to
Suzuki &Tsushihashi’s classification. Results: The most common pattern found in female was
II, while type III was predominant among males. Conclusion: Studies show lip prints have great
potential to establish individuality, show gender variation and remain unchanged forever