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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Odontology
    • Pediatric Forensic Medicine

    Background:

    • Bite marks in forensic medical examinations are uncommon.
    • Human bite marks are typically arched and crushed, distinguishing them from animal bites.
    • Determining if a bite mark originated from an adult or child is crucial, especially in cases of suspected child abuse.

    Observation:

    • Two cases involving bite injuries in children are presented.
    • Case 1: A two-month-old infant presented with bite injuries.
    • Case 2: A one-year-old boy sustained multiple bite marks, allegedly inflicted by a two-year-old child.

    Findings:

    • A comparison was made between bite mark impressions on victims' skin and dental imprints.
    • Dental impressions were taken using modeling wax plates, measuring tooth width and intercanine distance.
    • Good correlations were found between the bite marks and the dental characteristics of the alleged child biters.

    Implications:

    • Modeling wax plates provide a simple, rapid, and cost-effective method for obtaining bite impressions in pediatric forensic cases.
    • This technique aids in identifying the source of bite marks, particularly in suspected child abuse scenarios.
    • The findings support the utility of dental impression comparison in forensic investigations involving child victims.