Morphometric Analysis of Bite Mark Patterns Caused by Domestic Dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ) Using Dental Wax Registers

Toledo-González, V. A; Ortega-Ojeda, Fernando; Fonseca, Gabriel M; García‐Ruiz, Carmen; Pérez‐Lloret, Pilar

doi:10.4067/s0717-95022019000300885

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“…According to Page et al (2012), even DNA analyzes can suffer from subjective interpretation and confirmation bias under specific conditions, a phenomenon that would also occur in FO when the procedures do not eliminate the context and lead to selective and confirmatory hypotheses "akin to painting the target around an arrow". This phenomenon has been sufficiently reported in bite mark comparisons, and although carefully designed collective and analytical processes and quantitative research on the influence of cognitive bias in FO have been recommended (Page et al, 2012), our review identified only two studies on bite mark evidence (one of them focused on animal bite marks (Toledo-González et al, 2019), the other on bite mark comparisons by using three-dimensional analysis (Dalle Grave et al, 2021)), an insufficiency that has already been reported by Espinoza-Silva et al (2023).…”

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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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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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A Morphological and Morphometric Dental Analysis as a Forensic Tool to Identify the Iberian Wolf (Canis Lupus Signatus)

González

Ojeda

Fonseca

et al. 2020

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Depredation by the Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus) is currently thought to be a problem in some areas of Spain. However, there are few technically validated forensic tools available to determine the veracity of claims with a high degree of scientific confidence, which is important given that such attacks may lead to compensation. The analysis of bite marks on attacked animals could provide scientific evidence to help identify the offender. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the morphological and morphometric characteristics of Iberian wolf dentition. This data collection would serve as a base-point for a more accurate identification of the wolves thorough their bite marks. For the first time, 36 dental variables have been studied in wolves’ skulls, employing univariate and multivariate analyses. The general morphological dental characteristics of wolves are very similar in terms of their dental formula and tooth structure to other canids, like domestic dogs. Sex differentiation was evident, principally in terms of the maxillary distance between the palatal surfaces of the canine teeth (UbC) and the width of the left mandibular canine teeth (LlCWd). New morphometric reference information was obtained that can aid the forensic identification of bite marks caused by the Iberian wolf with greater confidence.

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Morphometric Analysis of Bite Mark Patterns Caused by Domestic Dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ) Using Dental Wax Registers

Abstract: Morphometric analysis of bite mark patterns caused by domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) using dental wax registers.

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

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

A Morphological and Morphometric Dental Analysis as a Forensic Tool to Identify the Iberian Wolf (Canis Lupus Signatus)

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