ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 9

Statistical Evidence for the Individuality of the Human Dentition
Yfantis, A
Professor of mathematics, University of Nevada, NV

Kinard, G
Instructor, Clark County Community College, Dental Hygiene Program, NV

Johnson, J
Dental student, University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, CA

Rawson, RD
Supervising dentist, Clark County Community College, Dental Hygiene Program, NV

Ommen, RK
Dental student, Northwestern Dental School, IL

(Received 12 February 1983; accepted 17 May 1983)

Abstract

A general population sample of bite marks in wax is used to demonstrate mathematically the individuality of the human dentition. The general principles of probability are discussed and applied to the analysis of teeth using a precise method of measurement. The unique nature of the human dentition is confirmed.

Keywords:
odontology, bite marks, individuality, uniqueness

Paper ID: JFS11656J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11656J
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