Bite marks.
A simple and practical method for the evaluation of bite mark evidence has been described. There are many other methods, some quite complicated, using overlays, computer analysis and mathematical formulae. This author prefers to adhere to the "KISS principle: "Keep It Simple, Stupid." A jury is generally more willing to accept the positioning of a study model on a one-to-one life-size photograph rather than be led through a complicated analytical procedure. If the juror can hold the model and photograph in his/her hand and see that the teeth and bite mark match (or do not match), data summation can be much more direct. Numerous publications describe more complex matching procedures should circumstances warrant.
Fischman
Stuart L
SL
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, 355 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-3008, USA. fischman@buffalo.edu
D001734:Bites, Human; D003415:Crime; D005104:Expert Testimony; D018732:Forensic Anthropology / Q000379:methods*; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans