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Bite Marks: Physical Properties of Ring Adhesion to SkinPhase 2

NCJ Number
239641
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 57 Issue: 1 Dated: January 2012 Pages: 201-205
Author(s)
Sylvain Desranleau, D.M.D.; Robert B. J. Dorion, D.D.S.
Date Published
January 2012
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This research demonstrates that surface wetness was the most influential factor affecting ring adhesion to skin.
Abstract
Bite Marks: This study demonstrated that surface wetness was the most influential factor affecting ring adhesion to skin. Also, chemical depilatories and shaving creams were to be avoided when cleaning the skin. The second phase of this research examines the tensile stress needed to rupture the bond between TAK hydroplastic, three new cyanoacrylates, and pigskin with particular consideration for temperature variations. This study also considers solubility issues of different cyanoacrylates in 10% formalin. Finally, the Dorion Type V bitemark excision technique could significantly reduce the risks of tissue distortion when used in conjunction with the following methods and materials. The skin should be devoid of moisture, razor shaved, and cleaned with dishwashing detergent and 98.9 percent ethanol while avoiding the use of shaving creams and/or chemical depilatories where ring placement is anticipated. The use of unopened cyanoacrylate is encouraged with Permabond as the cyanoacrylate of choice. Published by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons.