Authors : C. Stavrianos, L. Vasiliadis, C. Papadopoulos, A. Kokkas, D. Tatsis and E. Samara
Abstract: The term of bite marks is defined as the trauma caused on the skin from the contact of the teeth with or without the contribution of the soft oral tissues (lips, tongue) and which depicts the form of particular oral structures. The use of bite mark evidence in criminal or abuse cases has been widely accepted by law enforcement agencies and courts for many years. Several historical data reveals the significance of the proper recognition and identification of bite marks since the 17th century. With the evolution of Forensic Odontology, a plethora of new tools and equipment can be used to positively identify an assailant through a bite mark on the victim’s tissues. The current case report aims to present a victim’s ear loss due to a human bite during a fight and with this occasion to refer to the up-to-date standard elements of human bite marks regarding the concurrent categorization, the frequencies of incidences according to anatomical area, sex and type of crime.
C. Stavrianos, L. Vasiliadis, C. Papadopoulos, A. Kokkas, D. Tatsis and E. Samara, 2011. Loss of the Ear Cartilage from a Human Bite. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 5: 20-24.