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Forensic odontology plays a crucial role in human identification through the examination of dental evidence, and orthodontics contributes significantly to this field by providing detailed, individualized records essential for forensic investigations. Orthodontic documentation including study casts, radiographs, and treatment notes preserves unique dental and craniofacial characteristics that remain reliable even under adverse conditions. These records facilitate accurate age and sex estimation, radiographic superimposition, and ante-mortem/post-mortem matching. Cephalometric analyses and dental arch measurements reveal sexual dimorphism, while age estimation techniques such as Demirjian's and Cameriere's methods enhance forensic precision. Orthodontic appliances serve as durable physical identifiers, particularly valuable in mass disaster victim identification (DVI). Advances in digital orthodontics, including CBCT and AI-based morphometric analysis, have further improved forensic accuracy. Thus, orthodontics bridges clinical documentation and legal identification, reinforcing its indispensable role within modern forensic odontology.