teeth marks

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Teeth marks are the indentations left when someone or something bites into a surface.

They appear on food, skin, or soft materials: The apple had tiny teeth marks from where the child had bitten it.

In forensics, teeth marks can identify individuals.

Also called bite marks.

Related

dental · impression · canine · vampire fangs · bite force · jaw strength · biting · incisor · dental impressions · skin deep · saliva · scars · crime scene · evidence bag · enamel · gnawing · chew toy · hickey

Opposites
type of physical mark/impression

teeth marksscratches

Shallow marks from abrasion

cuts · knife wounds · slash marks · stab wounds · lacerations

presence vs. absence of bite evidence

teeth marksuntouched

Not contacted or affected

unmarked · smooth surface · no trace

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G