TY - JOUR
T1 - 3D Bitemark Analysis in Forensic Odontology Utilizing a Smartphone Camera and Open-Source Monoscopic Photogrammetry Surface Scanning
AU - Kurniawan, Arofi
AU - Chusida, An’Nisaa
AU - Utomo, Haryono
AU - Marini, Maria Istiqomah
AU - Rizky, Beta Novia
AU - Prakoeswa, Beshlina Fitri Widayati
AU - Hamdani, Janice
AU - Salazar-Gamarra, Rodrigo
AU - Dib, Luciano Lauria
AU - Alias, Aspalilah
AU - Yusof, Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd
AU - Marya, Anand
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023, Association of Support to Oral Health Research (APESB). All rights reserved.
PY - 2023/2/23
Y1 - 2023/2/23
N2 - Bitemark analysis is a challenging procedure in the field of criminal case investigation. The unique characteristics of dentition are used to find the best match between the existing patterned injury and the suspected perpetrator in bitemark identification. Bitemark analysis accuracy can be influenced by various factors, including biting pressure, tooth morphology, skin elasticity, dental cast duplication, timing, and image quality. This review article discusses the potential of a smartphone camera as an alternative method for 3D bitemark analysis. Bitemark evidence on human skin and food should be immediately recorded or duplicated to retrieve long-lasting proof, allowing for a sufficient examination period. Various studies utilizing two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) technologies have been developed to obtain an adequate bitemark analysis. 3D imaging technology provides accurate and precise analysis. However, the currently available method using an intraoral scanner (IOS) requires high-cost specialized equipment and a well-trained operator. The numerous advantages of monoscopic photogrammetry may lead to a novel method of 3D bitemark analysis in forensic odontology. Smartphone cameras and monoscopic photogrammetry methodology could lead to a novel method of 3D bitemark analysis with an efficient cost and readily available equipment.
AB - Bitemark analysis is a challenging procedure in the field of criminal case investigation. The unique characteristics of dentition are used to find the best match between the existing patterned injury and the suspected perpetrator in bitemark identification. Bitemark analysis accuracy can be influenced by various factors, including biting pressure, tooth morphology, skin elasticity, dental cast duplication, timing, and image quality. This review article discusses the potential of a smartphone camera as an alternative method for 3D bitemark analysis. Bitemark evidence on human skin and food should be immediately recorded or duplicated to retrieve long-lasting proof, allowing for a sufficient examination period. Various studies utilizing two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) technologies have been developed to obtain an adequate bitemark analysis. 3D imaging technology provides accurate and precise analysis. However, the currently available method using an intraoral scanner (IOS) requires high-cost specialized equipment and a well-trained operator. The numerous advantages of monoscopic photogrammetry may lead to a novel method of 3D bitemark analysis in forensic odontology. Smartphone cameras and monoscopic photogrammetry methodology could lead to a novel method of 3D bitemark analysis with an efficient cost and readily available equipment.
KW - Dentition
KW - Identity Recognition
KW - Photogrammetry
KW - Smartphone
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85149475464&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1590/pboci.2023.001
DO - 10.1590/pboci.2023.001
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85149475464
SN - 1519-0501
VL - 23
JO - Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clinica Integrada
JF - Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clinica Integrada
M1 - e220087
ER -