Replication of cranial gunshot wounds

Authors

  • B. P. J. Pearce Department of Oral Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • A. P. Jackson Department of Oral Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • J. A. Kieser Department of Oral Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Abstract

It is possible to differentiate between entrance and exit wounds in bone by examining the specimen concerned. Because of the evidential usefulness of providing jurists or members of a jury with such specimens, we describe an easy and reliable method for replicating gunshot wounds in the human skull utilizing dental materials and methods.

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Published

2023-07-17

How to Cite

Pearce, B. P. J., Jackson, A. P., & Kieser, J. A. (2023). Replication of cranial gunshot wounds. The Journal of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology - JFOS, 22(1), 9: 12. Retrieved from https://ojs.iofos.eu/index.php/Journal/article/view/1696

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2004): JFOS issue 1 2004

Section

Tools and Techniques