Forensic facial reconstruction is an art and science that involves reconstructing a human face from skeletal remains for identification purposes. Some synonyms for forensic facial reconstruction include facial reconstruction, skull reconstruction, and facial approximation. It is a field that combines knowledge of anatomy, anthropology, and artistic skills to create a replica of a person's face based on their skull features. Other terms used synonymously with forensic facial reconstruction are craniofacial reconstruction, facial reconstruction and identification, and facial blueprinting. Regardless of the name, the process is a crucial tool used by forensic investigators to aid in the identification of human remains, particularly in cases where the identity remains unknown.