Digital Radiographic Analysis of Human Mandible A approach for Gender Detection

Dr.Shraddha Patel; Dr.Aditya Patel; Dr.Swapnil Mohod

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2017

Digital Radiographic Analysis of Human Mandible A approach for Gender Detection

Dr. Shraddha Patel, Dr. Aditya Patel, Dr. Swapnil Mohod

Abstract :

The determination of sex is one of the most important aspect of forensic anthropology and is vital in medico–legal investigations. Available Dental Panoromic radiographs can serve as an effective tool for gender estimation. Aim: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of mandibular ramus on panoramic radiograph in sex discrimination in central India population. Materials and Methods: 150 patients were selected ageing between 18 to 70 years for the study and their Digitalized Panoromic radiographs were taken. Five parameters namely Maximum ramus eadth, Minimum Ramus eadth, Condylar height, Projection height of ramus and Coronoid height were taken into consideration, the values were measured and data was analyzed. Statistical Analysis was done using SPSS software. Results: Greatest sexual dimorphism was best exhibited in parameter of maximum ramus eadth followed by maximum condylar height & projective height of ramus. All parameters exhibited significantly higher values in case of males than in females. Conclusion: Discriminant analysis of mandibular ramus using panoramic radiography can be considered as a reliable tool for gender determination and can be used as an aid in forensic analysis.