ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 4

Aging of Bitemarks: A Literature Review
Michael Bowers, C
GA

Dailey, JC
GA

(Received 26 November 1996; accepted 3 February 1997)

Abstract

The aging of bitemarks through the subjective interpretation of visual signs has created an area of controversy in the forensic science community. The healing dynamics of these bite wounds has been insufficiently studied and is poorly understood. A review of the literature related to bitemark aging was undertaken in an effort to summarize the currently published information on this misunderstood subject.

Keywords:
forensic science, bitemarks, aging, wound healing, bruising, forensic odontology

Paper ID: JFS14209J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14209J
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