odontoscopy

1. Examination of the oral cavity by means of the odontoscope. 2. Examination of the markings in prints of the cutting edges of the teeth; used, like fingerprints, as a method of personal identification. [odonto- + G. skopeo, to view]

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odon·tos·co·py (o″don-tosґkə-pe) [odonto- + -scopy] the taking of dental impressions.