Which bite marks are associated with tearing of tissue and frequently occur as multiple bites?

Defensive bite marks are indeed associated with tearing of tissue and are often the result of an individual attempting to protect themselves during a confrontation. These types of bite marks are generated when a person instinctively bites in response to an attack, which can occur multiple times as they struggle against an assailant. The tearing of tissue happens because the bites are usually not controlled and may occur under duress or panic, leading to more injury as the person bites with force.

In practice, defensive bite marks can serve as evidence in forensic investigations, as they can help to establish a narrative of self-defense in physical altercations. Forensic analysis of these bite marks can provide insight into the circumstances surrounding an incident, making them a valuable piece of evidence.

The other types of bite marks, such as signature and healed bite marks, do not typically involve the same level of tissue damage or the context of a defensive situation. Fresh bite marks may involve tearing as well, but they do not specifically refer to the reactionary nature of a defensive bite. Healed bite marks indicate that the injury has occurred in the past and has since recovered, lacking the fresh tissue damage generally associated with defensive bites.