Open AccessDetermination of sexual dimorphism in humans by measurements of mandible on digital panoramic radiograph
Author(s) -
V Sairam,
M V Geethamalika,
Praveen Kumar,
G. Naresh,
Gareema P Raju
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.194110
Subject(s) - sexual dimorphism , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , panoramic radiograph , orthodontics , anatomy , radiography , medicine , biology , radiology , zoology , genus
Identification of sex is the first step in forensic science obtained from skeletal remains. Mandible, being a strong bone that is difficult to damage and disintegrate, is an important tool in sex determination. The present study is aimed to assess, compare, and evaluate the mandibular measurements as seen on digital panoramic radiographs to analyze their use in sexual dimorphism assessment.