Abstract
The wrinkles and grooves on labial mucosa, called as sulci labiorum forms a characteristic pattern called as “LIP PRINTS” and the study of which is referred to as CHEILOSCOPY. This is unique to an individual just like the fingerprints. The print patterns show some sexual dimorphic differences in distribution patterns. The study reveals that there is a statistically significant sex distinguishing features in the lip prints. The study reveals among other findings thatAll quadrants different-variety of lip prints was seen most commonly in malesAll quadrants same-variety of lip prints were common in females.Type IV was seen most commonly in females whereas Type I, I1 and III occurred more in male lip prints.
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