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Reliability of odontometric parameters in stature analysis
K Ramya1, Ashwini Deshpande1, A D N Deepika1
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, GSL Dental College and Hospital, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Background:
To emphasize the role of odontometric parameters which may be used as a reliable forensic tool especially in cases with partial remains of the individual.
Aim:
To assess the reliability of odontometric parameters in stature analysis.
Materials And Methods:
The study was conducted on 100 patients (50 male and 50 Female). Mesiodistal width of anterior teeth, inter-canine width, Inter-premolar width and maxillary arch length were the parameters included. The results were tabulated with a linear regression formula obtained for each parameter.
Statistical Analysis:
The data collected was statistically analysed using SPSS version 20 and a linear regression formula was obtained thereafter.
Results:
Mesio-distal widths of individual maxillary canines, total mesiodistal width of maxillary anteriors and arch length showed a significant co-relation with stature. The combined linear regression formula was obtained for all parameters.
Conclusion:
Odontometric parameters of mesio - distal widths of individual maxillary canines, total mesiodistal width of maxillary anteriors and arch length can be used as reliable parameters for stature analysis.
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