Open AccessGender Determination Using Mandibular Angle Measurement in Iranian Adult Graphics in a Dental Center
Author(s) -
Maryam Vasheghani Farahani,
Ramin Mashhadi Ismaeeli,
Iraj MirzaiiDizgah,
Mahdi Isazadeh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
annals of military and health sciences research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2383-1979
pISSN - 2383-1960
DOI - 10.5812/amh.114608
Subject(s) - mandibular angle , medicine , dentistry , orthodontics , population , center (category theory) , molar , chemistry , environmental health , crystallography
Background: The mandibular bone is affected by age, metabolic activity, and hormonal changes. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the sex determination using the mandibular angle in the adult population of Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 149 patients (73 men and 76 women) referred to the 600 Army Dental Center in 2016. Graphics were obtained from cephalogram and panorex using a Soredex digital device and Pack software to measure mandibular angles. Results: The mean mandibular angle was 122.19 ± 3.89 in men and 124.72 ± 3.24 in women, with a significant difference based on the independent t test (P < 0.05). Conclusions: It seems that the mandibular angle is higher in women than in men.