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Bite Mark, a Pivotal Tool in Crime Investigation: A Review

Anandita Kale, , Anandita Kale1 , Namratha Patil2

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Anandita Kale, Namratha Patil, Bite Mark, a Pivotal Tool in Crime Investigation: A Review. Indian Journal of Legal Medicine. 2021;2(1):27–31.
 

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Objectives: Forensic odontology believes that no two oral cavities are similar in characteristics. Bite marks are imprint of the dentition of a human or an animal on a pliable medium. Analysis of these help in narrowing down the list of suspects. Sources from which data was obtained: Various news reports and criminal journals (both containing cases from within the country as well as worldwide) Study Selection: There are many factors and grades that are used to evaluate the authenticity of a bite mark. Various methods of documentation and evaluation are used to produce a scientific testimony in the criminal investigations.Conclusion: Some experts believe that bite marks are only beneficial to eliminate suspects and cannot be relied as concrete evidence due to distortion caused by human skin and the subjective judgement with which it is evaluated
 

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Keywords Bite marksCriminal InvestigationForensic OdontologyAmerican Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO)

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