Mohamed, NadiaPhillips, V.M.2018-01-192018-01-192017Mohamed, N. & Phillips, V.M. (2017). Accuracy of acetate overlays in bite mark comparison: How accurate is an ideal bite pattern? South African Dental Journal, 72(10): 456 - 4610011-8516http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2519-0105/2017/v72no10a2http://hdl.handle.net/10566/3404Forensically, a bite mark on human skin is reliant on the matching of the alignment and position of the dentition of the perpetrator with the bruise pattern inflicted by the bite. If there is more than one suspect, the bite pattern of each suspect needs to be analysed. At least hypothetically, a bite delivered by a person who has had orthodontic treatment will result in a bruise pattern of an ideal arrangement of the teeth. If there are two suspects, both of whom have had orthodontic treatment, could that “ideal” alignment compromise identification of the perpetrator of the bite mark?enThis file may be freely used for educational uses. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the South African Dental Association (SADA). Note that the SADA retains all intellectual property rights in the article.Bite patternDentistryOrthodontic treatmentPlasterForensicsArticle