Cheiloscopy in the human identification

Abstract

A significant human identification area is Cheiloscopy referred to the study, recording and classification of the external lining of the lips and the impressions they leave. The objective of this study was to conduct a literature review on the methods applied in Cheiloscopy in human identification through literature from the databases available in the databases belonging to the Virtual Health Library (VHL) - Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS), the Nursing Database (BDENF), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) using traditional and digital methods. It was found that the literature is still lacking in work in this area. New research is necessary, especially in the development of digital methods. The application of Cheiloscopy may in very, collaborate with Justice in identifying suspects. At the end, the company will get the gain.