Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review
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Resumo: | Forensic dentistry is an area of forensic science charged with assisting justice primarily in cases of human identification. Identification techniques date back to 49 AD, and their use has been recorded throughout history. Bite mark analysis is a complex technique that carries with it many subjectivities, dividing opinions and generating much controversy. This article consists of a narrative literature review and discusses how the identification of bite marks is performed, highlighting its importance and limitations, also pointing out the role of the dentist. A search was conducted in the databases "PubMed", "Scielo" and "Lilacs" during the last 20 years using the descriptors in portuguese: “Mordida Humana”, “Odontologia Forense”, “Mordida" and in english: “Bite Human”, “Forensic dentistry” and “Bite”. These marks are mainly found in crimes of sexual abuse, murder, and child abandonment, where the offender uses his teeth as a weapon, leaving a mark on the victim's skin or on objects left at the scene of the crime. Based on the principle that the dental arch is unique to each human being, a comparison is made between the mark left at the crime scene and the dentition of the suspect, which may incriminate the individual. Therefore, it is concluded that bite marks can be an important tool in solving crimes, provided that they are performed in a judicious manner, by qualified professionals and respecting their limitations. |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature reviewAnálisis de las marcas de mordida en odontología forense: una revisión de la literaturaIdentificação da análise de marcas de mordida em odontologia forense: uma revisão da literatura Mordedura humanaOdontología forenseMordedura.Mordida HumanaOdontologia ForenseMordida.Bite HumanForensic dentistryBite.Forensic dentistry is an area of forensic science charged with assisting justice primarily in cases of human identification. Identification techniques date back to 49 AD, and their use has been recorded throughout history. Bite mark analysis is a complex technique that carries with it many subjectivities, dividing opinions and generating much controversy. This article consists of a narrative literature review and discusses how the identification of bite marks is performed, highlighting its importance and limitations, also pointing out the role of the dentist. A search was conducted in the databases "PubMed", "Scielo" and "Lilacs" during the last 20 years using the descriptors in portuguese: “Mordida Humana”, “Odontologia Forense”, “Mordida" and in english: “Bite Human”, “Forensic dentistry” and “Bite”. These marks are mainly found in crimes of sexual abuse, murder, and child abandonment, where the offender uses his teeth as a weapon, leaving a mark on the victim's skin or on objects left at the scene of the crime. Based on the principle that the dental arch is unique to each human being, a comparison is made between the mark left at the crime scene and the dentition of the suspect, which may incriminate the individual. Therefore, it is concluded that bite marks can be an important tool in solving crimes, provided that they are performed in a judicious manner, by qualified professionals and respecting their limitations.La odontología forense es un área de la ciencia forense encargada de ayudar a la justicia principalmente en casos de identificación humana. Las técnicas de identificación se remontan al año 49 d.C., y su uso se ha registrado a lo largo de la historia. El análisis de las marcas de mordedura es una técnica compleja que conlleva muchas subjetividades, dividiendo opiniones y generando mucha controversia. Este artículo consiste en una revisión bibliográfica y discute cómo se lleva a cabo la identificación de las marcas de mordida, destacando su importancia y limitaciones, señalando también el papel del cirujano dental. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos "PubMed", "Scielo" y "Lilacs" durante los últimos 20 años utilizando los descriptores en portugues: “Mordida Humana”, “Odontologia Forense”, “Mordida" y inglés: "Human Bite", "Forensic Dentistry" y "Bite". Estas marcas se encuentran principalmente en los delitos de abuso sexual, asesinato y abandono de niños, en los que el delincuente utiliza sus dientes como arma, dejando una marca en la piel de la víctima o en los objetos dejados en la escena del crimen. Basándose en el principio de que la arcada dental es única en cada ser humano, se realiza una comparación entre la marca dejada en la escena del crimen y la dentición del sospechoso, que puede incriminar al individuo. Por lo tanto, se concluye que las marcas de mordedura pueden ser una herramienta importante en la resolución de delitos, siempre que se realicen de forma juiciosa, por profesionales cualificados y respetando sus limitaciones.A Odontologia Forense é uma área das ciências forenses responsável por ajudar a justiça principalmente nos casos de identificação humana. As técnicas de identificação remontam desde a época de 49 DC, e seu uso vem sendo relatado ao longo da história. A análise através das marcas de mordida é uma técnica complexa e que traz muitas subjetividades, dividindo opiniões e gerando muitas controvérsias. O presente trabalho consiste de uma revisão de caráter narrativo e discute como é feita a identificação através das marcas de mordida, destacando sua importância e suas limitações, apontando também o papel do cirurgião-dentista. Foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados “PubMed”, “Scielo”, e “Lilacs” dos últimos 20 anos utilizando os descritores em português: “Mordida Humana”, “Odontologia Forense”, “Mordida" e em inglês “Bite Human”, “Forensic dentistry” e “Bite”. Essas marcas são encontradas principalmente em crimes de abuso sexual, homicídio e negligencia infantil, onde o criminoso utiliza os dentes como arma, deixando uma marca sobre a pele da vítima ou em objetos deixados na cena do crime. Partindo do princípio de que a arcada dentaria é única para cada ser humano, é feita uma comparação entre a marca deixada no local com a dentição do suspeito, podendo incriminar o indivíduo. Diante disso, conclui-se que as marcas de mordida podem ser uma importante ferramenta na resolução de crimes, desde que realizada de maneira criteriosa, por profissionais qualificados e respeitando suas limitações.Research, Society and Development2021-11-05info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/2214210.33448/rsd-v10i14.22142Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 No. 14; e371101422142Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 Núm. 14; e371101422142Research, Society and Development; v. 10 n. 14; e3711014221422525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIporhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/22142/19674Copyright (c) 2021 Mariana Vieira Melo; Larissa Cristina Pereira Costa; Rafael Martins Afonso Pereira; Fabrício Campos Machado; Victor da Mota Martins; Aletheia Moraes Rochahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMelo, Mariana Vieira Costa, Larissa Cristina Pereira Pereira, Rafael Martins Afonso Machado, Fabrício Campos Martins, Victor da Mota Rocha, Aletheia Moraes 2021-12-04T11:48:39Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/22142Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2024-01-17T09:41:23.144847Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review Análisis de las marcas de mordida en odontología forense: una revisión de la literatura Identificação da análise de marcas de mordida em odontologia forense: uma revisão da literatura |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review Melo, Mariana Vieira Mordedura humana Odontología forense Mordedura. Mordida Humana Odontologia Forense Mordida. Bite Human Forensic dentistry Bite. |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review |
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Identifying bite mark analysis in forensic dentistry: a literature review |
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Melo, Mariana Vieira |
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Melo, Mariana Vieira Costa, Larissa Cristina Pereira Pereira, Rafael Martins Afonso Machado, Fabrício Campos Martins, Victor da Mota Rocha, Aletheia Moraes |
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Costa, Larissa Cristina Pereira Pereira, Rafael Martins Afonso Machado, Fabrício Campos Martins, Victor da Mota Rocha, Aletheia Moraes |
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Melo, Mariana Vieira Costa, Larissa Cristina Pereira Pereira, Rafael Martins Afonso Machado, Fabrício Campos Martins, Victor da Mota Rocha, Aletheia Moraes |
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Mordedura humana Odontología forense Mordedura. Mordida Humana Odontologia Forense Mordida. Bite Human Forensic dentistry Bite. |
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Mordedura humana Odontología forense Mordedura. Mordida Humana Odontologia Forense Mordida. Bite Human Forensic dentistry Bite. |
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Forensic dentistry is an area of forensic science charged with assisting justice primarily in cases of human identification. Identification techniques date back to 49 AD, and their use has been recorded throughout history. Bite mark analysis is a complex technique that carries with it many subjectivities, dividing opinions and generating much controversy. This article consists of a narrative literature review and discusses how the identification of bite marks is performed, highlighting its importance and limitations, also pointing out the role of the dentist. A search was conducted in the databases "PubMed", "Scielo" and "Lilacs" during the last 20 years using the descriptors in portuguese: “Mordida Humana”, “Odontologia Forense”, “Mordida" and in english: “Bite Human”, “Forensic dentistry” and “Bite”. These marks are mainly found in crimes of sexual abuse, murder, and child abandonment, where the offender uses his teeth as a weapon, leaving a mark on the victim's skin or on objects left at the scene of the crime. Based on the principle that the dental arch is unique to each human being, a comparison is made between the mark left at the crime scene and the dentition of the suspect, which may incriminate the individual. Therefore, it is concluded that bite marks can be an important tool in solving crimes, provided that they are performed in a judicious manner, by qualified professionals and respecting their limitations. |
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