BITE MARKS

Bite Mark Injuries

          1.Indentation

          2.Punctures

          3.Petechiae (small pinpoint bruising)

          4.Ecchymoses (larger bruised areas)

          5.Abrasions

ABC’s of Bite Marks

          Always preserve bite mark evidence

          Be precise and follow the appropriate protocol

          Call in a forensic odontologist (through police, coroner or medical examiner)