A general review of bite-mark evidence

Furness, John

doi:10.1097/00000433-198103000-00009

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“…Indeed, using the teeth to inflict serious injury on an attacker may be the only available defensive method for a victim. 1 Alternatively, it is well known that assailants in sexual attacks, including sexual homicide, rape and child sexual abuse, often bite their victims as an expression of dominance, rage and animalistic behaviour. 2 The teeth are a significant component of our natural arsenal.…”

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A look at forensic dentistry – Part 2: Teeth as weapons of violence – identification of bitemark perpetrators

Sweet

Pretty

2001

Br Dent J

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A look at forensic dentistry – Part 2: Teeth as weapons of violence – identification of bitemark perpetrators

Sweet

Pretty

2001

Br Dent J

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“…Bites have been found in cases of homicide, attempted suicide, sexual assault, and child abuse. Bites can occur on both the victim and the suspect; teeth are used as weapon by the aggressor and in self-defence by the victim [6,7]. Increasingly though, bite-mark analysis is attracting attention from other quarters; criminal defence lawyers, researchers, national and international regulatory and advisory bodies, and those individuals interested in the prevention and rehabilitation of wrongful convictions [8].…”

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Reality Bites â Demystifying Crime

Gill¹,

Singh²

2015

J Forensic Res

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Forensic dentistry is an essential part of Forensic science, mainly involves the identification of an assailant by comparing a record of their dentition (set of teeth) with a record of a bite mark left on a victim. Human bite-mark traditionally provides the forensic dentist with both physical and biological evidence. Bites have been found in cases of homicide, attempted suicide, sexual assault, and child abuse. Bite marks with high evidentiary value that can be used in comparisons with the suspects' teeth will include marks from specific teeth that accurately record distinct traits. The teeth may also be used as weapon and, under certain circumstances may leave information as to the identity of the biter. Analysis of bite marks is the second major responsibility of the forensic dentist. However, the advent of DNA and its recovery from bite-marks has offered an objective method of bite-mark analysis. Despite the strengths of DNA, the physical comparison of a suspect's dentition to bite-mark injuries is still commonplace. The article provides an update on the current context and status of bite-mark analysis.

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“…The second is the modern chemical and structural modification of teeth resulting from disease processes or the attempt to sure such disease [8].…”

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“…This is a grave responsibility because a defendant's life or freedom may depend on the testimony given by the forensic dentist in court [8].…”

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Role of Dentist in Forensic Investigations

Jurel¹

2012

J Forensic Res

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Teeth can be used as a weapon of attack or defense. Dentistry has much to offer to law enforcement agencies in the uncovering and solution of crime. The permanent teeth develop throughout the first two decades of life, and physiologic variations, pathologies, and effects of dental therapy may be recorded in the hard tissues of the remaining dentition throughout life and beyond. It is the role of the dentist to help extract this information and use it in the identification of the unknown body. Human teeth and dental restorations have proven to remain stable during a long time as well as in extreme situations such as fire. Therefore, dentist can play an important part in the identification of severe mutilated bodies of unknown persons. The teeth may also be used as weapon and, under certain circumstances may leave information as to the identity of the biter. Analysis of bite marks is the second major responsibility of the forensic dentist. The general practitioner has a major role to play in providing the accurate dental records on which much of forensic activity is based.

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A general review of bite-mark evidence

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