A quantitative method for comparing human dentition with tooth marks using three-dimensional technology and geometric morphometric analysis

Martín‐de‐las‐Heras, Stella; Tafur, Daniel; Bravo, Manuel

doi:10.3109/00016357.2013.826383

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“…(3 M ESPE St. Paul, MN) XCAD 3D® (XCADCAM Technology®, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil) XCAD 3D® (XCADCAM Technology®, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil) Software packages Meshlab V1.3.2, Pisa, Italy) Geomagic Control (Morrisville, NC) Geomagic Studio® (3D Systems®, Rock Hill, SC, USA) software package (GS), S.® 8.0 (Tibco®, Palo Alto, California, USA) Geomagic Studio® (3D Systems®, Rock Hill, SC, USA) software package (GS), S.® 8.0 (Tibco®, Palo Alto, California, USA) Studies on suitability of different computer-assisted methods for bitemark analyzes are presented in the Table 4 (6 articles) Table 4 Overview of the studies on computer-assisted methods for bitemark analyzes Author Naether et al . [ 10 ] Martin-de-las-Heras et al [ 14 ] Przystańska et al [ 15 ] de Sainte Croix et al [ 16 ] Ramos et al [ 24 ] Molina et al [ 26 ] Aim of the study Evaluate the identification of bite marks in different kinds of food and investigated whether the identification of the biter is still possible, after food has been lying around for some time Develop a quantitative method to compare 3D overlays from dental casts with experimental bitemarks by using geometric morphometric analysis Investigate the possibility of identifying a biter using 2D and 3D analysis of experimental bite marks Investigate if a 3D imaging technique, creating a 3D time-lapse image of a bite mark can provide context to the nature and location of injury Can BitePrint calculate the same parameters for the biting edges generated from 3D images of dental casts? Determine dental parameters that characterize human bite marks and dentitions for biter identification using semiautomatized technology The sample size

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A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks: searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic

Vilborn

Bernitz

2021

Int J Legal Med

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The global Covid-19 pandemic has forced forensic dentists to improve infection control methods. This search investigated the practical utilization of different 3D scanners to record and to analyze bite marks in the skin- and inanimate objects with this aim in mind. A systematic review of the literature using keywords like “human bite mark”, “bite mark analyzes”, “3D analyzes”, “3D scanning”, “forensic odontology”, and “forensic dentistry” was performed in three scientific databases: MEDLINEOvid®, Pubmed® and Google Scholar. The initial search yielded 263 full-text articles, of which 15 were considered eligible and current within the last 10 years. 3D scanners and computer-assisted human bite mark analyzes showed potential advantages and can be effectively used in forensic odontology on skin and inanimate objects. These technologies minimize the number of people being exposed to pathogens, simplify the chain of evidence, facilitate immediate information exchange between the team members and enable the virtual presentation of the expert witnesses in a court of law.

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A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks: searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic

Vilborn

Bernitz

2021

Int J Legal Med

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“…In particular, FO has shown interesting and promising developments, but it is heterogeneous and still far from international standards (Ortiz et al, 2015;Acuña-Méndez et al, 2022;Rodríguez-Niklitschek et al, 2023). Considering that traditional FO analysis may show limitations related to the observer's subjective judgment, and that it is expected that research will progress towards objective assessments through strategies not dependent on morphological, analytical, molecular, automated, and reproducible traits, based on scientific probabilistic studies (Martin-de-Las-Heras et al, 2014;Tejasvi et al, 2021;Bae & Woo, 2022;Mohammad et al, 2022), the following research questions were formulated: What topics did LATAM FO researchers focus on their original research in the last three years? What type of research has been conducted?…”

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Latin American Forensic Odontology: A Scoping Review of its Current Research and the Objective/Subjective Nature of its Studies

Quevedo-Díaz,

González,

Arroyo-Navarrete

et al. 2024

Int. J. Morphol.

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The new paradigm in Forensic Sciences initiated by the entry of genetics (the current standard of legal evidence) and accentuated by recognized wrongful convictions derived from experts today in the eye of criticism, has highlighted the potential for bias and error in forensic disciplines when they depend on human interpretation and subjectivity, which has not been avoided by Forensic Odontology (FO). However, a subjective judgment is not necessarily wrong, so the refinement of processes, the development of standards, and robust research can contribute to the validity of interpretation to increase objectivity. Latin America (LATAM) has its own realities and needs, which have conditioned the priorities and objectives of FO research. A scoping review is presented to systematically map the investigation of LATAM researchers and identify the objective or subjective nature of their assessments. LATAM shows interesting productivity and intentions to adhere to international standards, with Brazil leading this research significantly, followed by Chile and Colombia, among others. However, there is a disproportionate approach in certain lines of research (dental age estimation), and needs to address other quantitative studies, and to improve the visibility of the LATAM FO research.

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“…Bitemark analysis depends on a combination of morphological and positional information. Geometric morphometric analyses of both 2D [ 12 ] and, notably, 3D [ 13 , 14 ] images of dental casts have provided support for the distinctiveness of individual anterior teeth. In recent years, inquiries have arisen regarding the uniqueness of individual dentitions [ 15 ].…”

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Evaluation of Bitemark Analysis’s Potential Application in Forensic Identification: A Systematic Review

Christoloukas,

Mitsea,

Rontogianni

et al. 2024

Diagnostics

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Bitemark analysis involves the examination of both patterned injuries and contextual circumstances, combining morphological and positional data. Considering the uniqueness of human dentition, bitemarks caused by teeth on skin or impressions on flexible surfaces could assist in human identification. Aims: to investigate the available literature systematically and evaluate the scientific evidence published over the past decade concerning the potential application of bitemark analysis in forensic identification. Methods: Two researchers meticulously searched electronic databases from January 2012 to December 2023, including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. Adhering to the PRISMA statement guidelines, this review employed appropriate medical subject headings (MeSHs) and free-text synonyms. Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied during article retrieval. Results: The findings yielded controversial outcomes. Approximately two-thirds of the articles concluded that bitemark analysis is useful in forensic identification, while the remaining articles did not report statistically significant outcomes and cautioned against relying solely on bitemark analysis for identification. Conclusions: The authors assert that bitemark analysis can be a reliable and complementary method for forensic identification, contingent upon the establishment and adoption of a universally accepted global protocol for data collection, processing, and interpretation. Undoubtedly, recent years have witnessed a notable increase in research focused on bitemark identification, driven by the goal of achieving quantitative, objective, reproducible, and accurate results.

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A quantitative method for comparing human dentition with tooth marks using three-dimensional technology and geometric morphometric analysis

Abstract: This quantitative method has sufficient discriminative power to be utilized in forensic cases.

Cited by 13 publications

References 21 publications

A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks: searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic

A systematic review of 3D scanners and computer assisted analyzes of bite marks: searching for improved analysis methods during the Covid-19 pandemic

Latin American Forensic Odontology: A Scoping Review of its Current Research and the Objective/Subjective Nature of its Studies

Evaluation of Bitemark Analysis’s Potential Application in Forensic Identification: A Systematic Review

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