Forensic radiology comprises the performance, interpretation and reporting of diagnostic radiological data. The indication of radiology in forensic sciences have been started over a century since a radiograph was initially introduced as evidence in a court of law and now have expanded with new technologies and techniques for capturing radiographic images with great ease. Initially radiology was useful only in detecting the cause of injury and for documentary purpose. Later it started using for detecting and solving criminal activities and now it is also applicable in improving the safety of the society. Forensic radiology plays an important role for identification of humans in mass disaster, criminal investigations and evaluation of cause of death. The virtual autopsy appears as a helpful and complementary tool for dental and medical cadaveric examination.The purpose of this article is to enlightened the role of maxillofacial radiologist in forensic science and radiograpohic evaluation of various landmarks of head and neck region and their characteristic features that can be used as valuable forensic tool.
