An Overview of Bite mark Analysis

Authors

  • Kalyani Bhargava Professor & HOD, Dept. of Oral Pathology, Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital, Sahibabad
  • Deepak Bhargava Professor & HOD, Dept. of Oral Pathology, SDS, Sharda University, Greater Noida
  • Pooja Rastogi Assoc. Prof.,Dept. of Forensic Medicine&Toxicology SMS&R, Sharda University, Greater Noida
  • Mayura Paul Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital, Sahibabad
  • Rohit Paul Professor, Deptt. of Conservative Dentistry, Inderprastha Dental College & Hospital, Sahibabad
  • Jagadeesh H G Dean, SDS, Sharda University, Greater Noida
  • Amita Singla Prof. , Dept. of Prosthodontics Santosh Dental College & Hospital Santosh University, Ghaziabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Bite marks, Evidence, Comparison, Analysis

Abstract

Human bite mark analysis is by far the most demanding and complicated part of Forensic  Dentistry. Although bite marks of an individual do have uniqueness due to specific characteristics and  arrangement of the teeth, when it comes to bite mark analysis, it is complicated by numerous factors,  being presented as a challenge to the Forensic Odontologists. The aim of this paper is to give a brief  overview of bite mark analysis: its usefulness and limitations. The study and analysis of such injuries is  challenging and complex. The correct protocol for collection, management, preservation, analysis and  interpretation of this evidence should be employed if useful information is to be obtained for the courts. This article throws light on the details of evidence collection techniques and step by step method  to analyse the bite mark injury. It also provides insight about the modern methods now implemented in  the analysis of bite marks. Conclusions from the analysis of bite mark evidence can assist the justice  system to answer crucial questions about interaction between people present at the scene of crime. 

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Published

2012-04-30

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1 (2012): Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (Jan- Mar)

Section

Review Research Paper

How to Cite

Bhargava, K., Bhargava, D., Rastogi, P., Paul , M., Paul, R., H G, J., & Singla , A. (2012). An Overview of Bite mark Analysis . Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 34(1), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.48165/