Intern, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
Bitemark analysis is now-a-days an emerging tool used by dentists for criminal investigation purpose. In spite of a number of method used for bitemark analysis, 3-Dimentional method of analysis is the most reliable and commonly used method. Bitemark analysis process includes registration of both bitemark from the victim and the assailant's dentition, comparison of the bitemark and dentition and inspection of similarities and dissimilarities. Forensic Odontology is defined as the branch of dentistry which in intertest of justice deals with proper handling, examination and comparison of dental evidence and presentation of dental findings.
This article discusses about the highlights of importance and method of bitemark identification in judiciary system.
Bite Mark Analysis, Forensic Odontology, highlights of importance and method of bitemark analysis, Assailant dentition
