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A Comparison Between Manual and Computerized Bite-Mark Analysis

A Comparison Between Manual and Computerized Bite-Mark Analysis ORIGINAL RESEARCH A Comparison Between Manual and Computerized Bite-Mark Analysis † € Shankargouda PaƟ l*, Roopa S. Rao , A. Thirumal Raj ‡ € *Senior Lecturer, Professor and Head, Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral Pathology, M S Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore, India ABSTRA CT B Background: ackground: Bite marks are observed primarily in sexual assault cases, where the suspect might bite the victim or the victim might bite the suspect in self defence. Bite mark analysis is based on the assumption that human dentition is unique, but relating a particular bite mark to a specifi c dentition is near impossible. Thus a need for formatting a standardised analysis technique where in the subjective variations between the examiners are minimal, is essential. Aim and Objective: To compare the subjective variability between the examiners in manual and computerised bite mark analysis. Materials and Methods Used: A total of ten subjects without any prominent malocclusion were selected and asked to bite on a bite registration wax. Impressions from the bite registration wax were made using elastomeric impression material. Dental cast were made from the alginate impressions taken from the subjects.The procedure was blinded and the three examiners were individually asked to analyse http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Advanced Oral Research SAGE

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2320-2068
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH A Comparison Between Manual and Computerized Bite-Mark Analysis † € Shankargouda PaƟ l*, Roopa S. Rao , A. Thirumal Raj ‡ € *Senior Lecturer, Professor and Head, Postgraduate Student, Department of Oral Pathology, M S Ramaiah Dental College, Bangalore, India ABSTRA CT B Background: ackground: Bite marks are observed primarily in sexual assault cases, where the suspect might bite the victim or the victim might bite the suspect in self defence. Bite mark analysis is based on the assumption that human dentition is unique, but relating a particular bite mark to a specifi c dentition is near impossible. Thus a need for formatting a standardised analysis technique where in the subjective variations between the examiners are minimal, is essential. Aim and Objective: To compare the subjective variability between the examiners in manual and computerised bite mark analysis. Materials and Methods Used: A total of ten subjects without any prominent malocclusion were selected and asked to bite on a bite registration wax. Impressions from the bite registration wax were made using elastomeric impression material. Dental cast were made from the alginate impressions taken from the subjects.The procedure was blinded and the three examiners were individually asked to analyse

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Journal of Advanced Oral Research – SAGE

Published: Sep 1, 2013

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