ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 6

Bite Mark Impressions: A Review of Techniques and Materials
Benson, BW
Assistant professor, Baylor College of Dentistry, TX

Cottone, JA
Professor and head, University of Texas Health Science Center, TX

Sperber, ND
Chief forensic dentist, San Diego and Imperial Counties, CA

Bomberg, TJ
Professor, University of Colorado Health Science Center, School of Dentistry, CO

(Received 20 August 1987; accepted 8 December 1987)

Abstract

Many techniques are described in the literature for use in making impressions of bite mark indentations. A representative technique is presented in detail. Several types of dental materials common to many impression techniques are reviewed with regard to their accuracy, ease of use, and dimensional stability over time. Adherence of materials and a model pouring technique are also discussed.

Keywords:
odontology, bite marks, impressions, dental impression materials, forensic dentistry

Paper ID: JFS12558J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12558J
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