Scully and Nambiar (2002) consider that photographic superimposition can be used as the only means of confirming the identity of an unknown skull, using the craniometric and somatometric landmarks, racial features, soft-tissue thickness, scars, or injuries as a basis.

Why is superimposition used?

Craniofacial superimposition is a technique used in the field of forensic anthropology to assist in the analysis of an unknown skull. The process involves superimposing an image of the recovered skull over an ante mortem image of the suspected individual.

What is photographic superimposition how is it used in skeletal identification?

Various skeletal parts provide valuable data on individual human characterization of unknown remains, particularly the skull. In criminal cases, the identification of skeletal remains is frequently carried out by skull-photo superimposition because a facial photograph can be easily obtained from the victim's family.