| Autor: |
Patil, Karthikeya, Harshitha N., Sanjay C. J., Nagabhushana D., Renuka Devi K. R., Viveka S. |
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Journal of Morphological Sciences; 2022, Vol. 39, p399-404, 6p |
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Introduction: the determination of sex from unknown skeletal remains is an essential role in the field of forensics and anthropology. In the field of forensics, sex determination is the first step in personal identification. Apart from the pelvis, the skull appears to be the most reliable element of the skeleton in determining sex. The mandible is the biggest and toughest face bone, concerning sexual dimorphism. The study aimed to measure, compare, and distinguish the sex-related changes in the mandible in South Indian population on digital panoramic radiographic images and to evaluate their reliability in sex determination that might serve as evidence in forensics. Methods: digital panoramic images were obtained for 420 patients, which included 210 males and 210 females. Various parameters were measured and evaluated across the body and the ramus of the mandible, including one angular measurement (gonial angle) and four linear measures (condylar length, ramus length, cortical bone thickness, and ramal notch width). The data obtained was subjected to descriptive statistical analysis and a two-way ANOVA test. Results: comparison between males and female groups showed statistically significant differences in all parameters with p < 0.05 except the ramal notch width. The mean value of all parameters was found to be comparatively higher in males. Thus, all parameters except the ramal notch width were found to be reliable in sex determination. It was found that males had greater value when compared to females. Conclusion: this study recommends the use of these parameters for the purpose of sex determination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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