Use of Videotape to Demonstrate the Dynamics of Bite Marks

• NCJ Number: 115491
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Science Volume: 34 Issue: 1 Dated: (January 1989) Pages: 88-95
• Author(s): M H West; J Frair
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 8 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Best Practice/State-of-the-Art Review
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: Presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New Orleans, February 10-15, 1986.

Annotation

Traditionally, bite mark photographs have been used to study statically a dynamic event.

Abstract

With the advent of the compact video camcorder, odontologists can now document bite marks on video tape and, in some instances, with the model of the suspect's dentition, may be able to record the dynamics of a bite on human flesh. A review of two cases and equipment used is discussed. (Author abstract)