title: Forensic dentistry and human bite marks: issues for doctors.
abstract: The human dentition can be used as a weapon of attack or defence. Bite mark injuries are common in cases of sexual assault, child abuse and homicide. Many bite injuries are first seen in casualty departments where quick and proper recovery of evidence can assist in analysing these injuries. This article describes different bite injuries, collection of evidence and comparative analysis methods.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GN.
authors.forename: Iain A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Pretty
authors.forename: Rachel C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D001734:Bites, Human / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis; D003415:Crime; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003817:Dentition; D005104:Expert Testimony; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010781:Photography; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity