Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Chennai
*Corresponding author: Nithya Jagannathan, Department of Oral Pathology, Saveethe Dental College, Saveethe Unniversity, No 162, Poonamalle High Road, Vellapanchavadi, Chennai -77. Mail id: dr.nithya@ymail.com
Online published on 5 January, 2015.
A bite mark is defined as a pattern produced by human or animal dentition and its associated structures in any substance capable of being marked by the same, which serve as important as well controversial aspect of forensic odontology. Although there is a continuing dispute over its authencity, there are numerous cases wherein bite marks evidence have proven to be critical in the conviction of criminal defendants. This review article explores the cases in which, bite marks have provided major evidence in homicide, rape and child abuse investigations.
Bite Marks, Investigation, Criminal, Conviction
