A INFLUÊNCIA DA IDADE E GÊNERO NAS CARACTERÍSTICAS LABIAIS: IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A QUEILOSCOPIA

Authors

  • Marcela Mirella Lemos de Souza Centro Universitário Maurício de Nassau (UNINASSAU)
  • Lyvia Maria Silva de Santana
  • Maria Beatriz Jeronimo Bezerra Ataíde Silva
  • Larissa dos Santos Silva
  • Lívia Rodrigues Honorato
  • Karolayne Kedma Torres dos Santos
  • Camilla Mac-key de Melo
  • Stéphanie Maria Oracio Teixeira Leite
  • Carolina Maria de Sobral
  • Thalles Gabriel Germano Lima SLMANDIC https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0109-7450

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2025v7n11p52-63

Keywords:

Cheiloscopy, Lip characteristics, Forensic dentistry

Abstract

Introduction: Cheiloscopy, a branch of forensic dentistry that studies lip prints, has gained prominence as a complementary method for human identification due to the uniqueness and long-term stability of lip patterns. However, biological factors such as age and gender may influence these patterns, resulting in variations that require deeper investigation. Objective: This study aimed to analyze, through an integrative literature review, the influence of age and gender on lip characteristics and their implications for the forensic applicability of cheiloscopy. Methodology: The search was conducted in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), and National Library of Medicine (PubMed) databases. The descriptors “Cheiloscopy,” “Lip characteristics,” and “Forensic Dentistry” were used in Portuguese and English. Scientific articles and literature reviews published between 2015 and 2024 addressing the relationship between age, gender, and lip patterns were included. From 41 studies initially retrieved, 15 met the inclusion criteria and were qualitatively analyzed. Conclusion: The literature indicates that although lip patterns are unique and permanent, variations related to age and gender may occur, especially in the central and lateral regions of the lips. Nevertheless, these differences do not compromise the reliability of cheiloscopy as an auxiliary method for human identification, reinforcing its relevance in forensic contexts. Future studies with larger samples and standardized methodologies may enhance its applicability and forensic accuracy.

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Author Biography

Thalles Gabriel Germano Lima, SLMANDIC

Cirurgião-dentista pelo Centro Universitário Maurício de Nassau - UNINASSAU/PE. Aperfeiçoado em Periodontia e Implantodontia pela INTERPERIO/PE. Especialista em Periodontia pelo Centro Caririense de Pós-Graduação - CECAPE/CE. Mestrando em Periodontia pelo Centro de Pesquisas Odontológicas São Leopoldo Mandic - CPO SLMANDIC/SP. Habilitado em Laserterapia pela CECAPE/CE. Ex-Coordenador do Curso de Odontologia no Centro Universitário Maurício de Nassau - UNINASSAU/PE, onde atuou como Coordenador de Extensão, Iniciação Científica e Responsabilidade Social, Professor de Periodontia e de Clínica de Atenção ao Paciente Sistemicamente Comprometido do Curso de Odontologia, Preceptor de Estágio Supervisionado em Clínica Escola e Coordenador da Liga Acadêmica de Periodontia. Professor convidado em Centros de Pós-Graduação no Recife-PE. Membro da Osteology Foundation, atuando como Embaixador Acadêmico (SLMANDIC) do NOG Brasil e Participante do Osteology Research Academy, Lucerna, Suíça.

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2025-11-01

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Souza, M. M. L. de, Santana, L. M. S. de, Silva, M. B. J. B. A., Silva, L. dos S., Honorato, L. R., Santos, K. K. T. dos, Melo, C. M.- key de, Leite, S. M. O. T., Sobral, C. M. de, & Germano Lima, T. G. (2025). A INFLUÊNCIA DA IDADE E GÊNERO NAS CARACTERÍSTICAS LABIAIS: IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A QUEILOSCOPIA. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences, 7(11), 52–63. https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2025v7n11p52-63

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Vol. 7 No. 11 (2025): BJIHS QUALIS B3 - FATOR DE IMPACTO SJIF 5.807 - ÍNDICE H 19

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Literature Review

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