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Bite mark or bottle top?

Helen James1, Giacomo N Cirillo

  • 1Forensic Odontology Unit, University of Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|February 26, 2004
PubMed
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Forensic odontology is crucial in assault cases. A bite mark on a woman

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic odontology
  • Medical examination
  • Injury analysis

Background:

  • An alleged assault case involved a 42-year-old female reporting an injury.
  • Initial medical assessment identified an apparent bite mark on the right buttock.

Observation:

  • Odontological examination included visual assessment, patient history, and photographic documentation.
  • The injury's characteristics were analyzed to determine its origin.

Findings:

  • The injury did not match the class characteristics of a human bite mark.
  • Digital overlay analysis revealed the pattern was consistent with a corrugated bottle top.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of meticulous examination in alleged human bite mark injuries.
  • Accurate injury assessment is vital for forensic casework and legal proceedings.