Impression Evidence 1 (Dental/Impression Types)

What are "Patent" or visible impressions?

• 3-D imprints left in a soft substance

• 2-D impressions that are visible to the unaided eye

• Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques

• Impressions that are easily lost and must be documented right away with casting

What are "Plastic" impressions?

• 3-D imprints left in a soft substance

• 2-D impressions that are visible to the unaided eye

• Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques

• Impressions that are easily lost and must be documented right away with casting

What are "Latent" impressions?

• 3-D imprints left in a soft substance

• 2-D impressions that are visible to the unaided eye

• Impressions hidden to the eye but can be made visible using development techniques

• Impressions that are easily lost and must be documented right away with casting

Which type of impression cannot be collected using photography?

• 2-D

• 3-D

• Patent

• Latent

A shoe print is an example of class evidence.

• true

• false

A fingerprint is an example of class evidence.

• true

• false

A swatch of fiber is an example of individual evidence.

• true

• false

A saliva sample from a dental impression an example of individual evidence.

• true

• false

Humans have _____________ primary (baby) teeth

• 18

• 20

• 23

• 32

Humans have _____________ permanent teeth

• 18

• 20

• 23

• 32