https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5 Should it be used or not as evidence in court? en-us 2021-03-05 15:41:08 UTC 2021-03-10 17:28:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1274995384 Ted Bundy left a bite mark on one of his victims, and the investigators matched that bite mark with Bundy's plaster casts. This was the only piece of evidence that enabled Bundy to be charged. Ted Bundy's case is one of the many examples that reveal how forensic dentistry can provide significant evidence in court.]]> 2021-03-05 18:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1274995384 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275013892 usually victims that die in fires can be identified by their teeth if dental places have records of them. Teeth can withstand over 2000 Degrees Fahrenheit and still show distinct features like if they smoked, overbite, missing tooth etc]]> 2021-03-05 18:34:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275013892 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275014027 We think that odontology is useful in identifying witnesses, and in determining the age, ethnicity, and defining characteristics of a perpetrator. It has also been useful in convictions such as Ted Bundy, who was convicted using bite marks found on his victims. However, we don't think that it should be the only evidence used as bite marks can change over time and sometimes be less reliable, and that they should be supported with DNA evidence. ]]> 2021-03-05 18:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275014027 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275015449 There are many cases where teeth have been used to prove someone guilty of a crime. One example, is the Ted Bundy case where he was identified as the murdered due to the teeth impression he left on his victim. Since teeth are unique, they can be used to identify people who may have committed a crime with small amounts of error as shown by the other example in the article. Furthermore, odontology can be used if a person is missing teeth of had already died to determine who a dead victim was. Finally, odontology is useful in determining who a dead victim is when all that is left behind is their teeth.]]> 2021-03-05 18:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275015449 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275023997 We believe that Odontology should be used in evidence in court. This is because how our oral cavities are unique to us which can help identify suspects in some cases. One example of a successful use of odontology in evidence in court would be the Ted Bundy case where the bite marks on the victim matched up Ted Bundy's teeth impressions.]]> 2021-03-05 18:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275023997 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275026831 Ted Bundy left a bite mark on one of his victims and that bite mark led to him being convicted for his crimes.]]> 2021-03-05 18:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275026831 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275027303 Forensic Odontology should be used as evidence because every human is unique with their own set of skills along with body type. The alignment of everyone's teeth is different and unique to us only, having to know this, I think odontology could help determine the bite marks and from who they came from. It would be a great way to back up with the other evidences and be the case to prove that the person is not guilty.]]> 2021-03-05 18:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275027303 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275029708 Ted Bundy's case proves that odontology is sufficient evidence in court. It utilizes the unique composition, location, and structure of teeth to establish evidence. This falls under the same description that DNA, and fingerprints do. ]]> 2021-03-05 18:38:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275029708 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275030436 The enamel and pulp of the tooth can last a long time after death and both can be used in the identification of the victim. The enamel can also withstand temperatures over 2000 degrees making it possible to identify victims of fires.]]> 2021-03-05 18:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275030436 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275033180 Some argue that using and matching bite marks to individuals should only be used as eliminating suspects, rather than convicting as there have been cases where there have been discrepancies. If a bite mark is the only physical evidence linking the suspect to the crime, it may not be enough to convict. However, this does not eliminate the fact that bite marks still introduce important information to  the case and should still be used as evidence in court, you should just be careful on how you use the evidence.]]> 2021-03-05 18:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275033180 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275034344 Forensic Odontology should be used in court because it can lead to an identification of a criminal. Forensic odontology is reliable because teeth grow in differently for every person, show distinct features about the individuals lifestyle, and can contain DNA in the pulp from the center of the tooth.]]> 2021-03-05 18:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275034344 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275038998 We all believe that forensics odontology should be used, even though it can lead to wrongful prosecutions sometimes. It is still a very useful science, especially when no other evidence is present. ]]> 2021-03-05 18:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275038998 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275039978 Brown was convicted because of a bite-mark analysis, and it was revealed years later that he wasn't the one who committed the crime. The saliva left on the bite mark didn't match Brown's, which was proven by a DNA analysis. While DNA analysis is more accurate, Forensic Odontology should still be used because it could be the only evidence there is.

]]> 2021-03-05 18:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275039978 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275042664 Identifying someone by their teeth marks requires a previous dental record, without one it becomes much more difficult to identify the biter. There are other ways to identify someone such as a gold or silver tooth. There are also many different types of bite marks a person can leave on someone, there are several terms to describe these: Abrasion, Artifact, Avulsion, Contusion, Hemorrhage, Incision, and Laceration. ]]> 2021-03-05 18:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275042664 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275043376 One of the main things used to in determining who a victim was or any suspects involved is odontology. They can have individual characteristics but also some class ones. Teeth can withstand over 2000 Degrees Fahrenheit and still show distinct features like if they smoked or if they have an overbite. Other things that can be used are things such as having missing teeth.]]> 2021-03-05 18:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275043376 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275044145 There was a case in which Ted Bundy left a bite mark on one of his victims. Investigators were able to match the bite mark that was left on the victim's body with that of Bundy's plaster casts. This was the only piece of evidence that enabled Bundy to be charged and later convicted. Ted Bundy's case is one of the many examples that display how odontology can be crucial in court to an extent. ]]> 2021-03-05 18:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275044145 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275048360 While odontology can be helpful in some cases and crucial in others, it is not the most reliable source of evidence. There are those who argue that using odontology and matching bite marks to individuals should only be used as eliminating suspects rather than convicting. This is due to the fact that there have been cases in which people have been wrongfully convicted due to error in matching. ]]> 2021-03-05 18:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275048360 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275051574 Utilizing Forensic Odontology should be mandatory in order determine the crime committer easily. It is a simple process that does not require a lot of investigation and it is very accurate, meaning conviction is easy.]]> 2021-03-05 18:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1275051574 https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1294146613 I think that odontology should be used un court but as support evidence. It should not be the piece of evidence that leads the investigation. If it is the only evidence on the scene then you can use it to rule out certain suspects, but someone should not be convicted purely because of a bite mark.]]> 2021-03-10 17:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eduncan17/1aikowryna8a7je5/wish/1294146613