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A Morphometric and Cellular Analysis Method for the Murine Mandibular Condyle

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Exploring Age and Gender Identification Through Mandibular Parameters Using Orthopantomography: An Observational

Abirami Arthanari¹, Akshai Senthilkumar¹, Karthikeyan Ramalingam²

¹Department of Forensic Odontology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

|April 9, 2024

Summary

This study analyzed five mandibular measurements from 500 adults to determine their effectiveness in age and sex estimation for forensic anthropology. Condylar ramus height best estimates age, while gonial angle, coronoid ramus height, and projective ramus height are key for sex determination.

Keywords:

age estimation condylar height condylar ramus coronoid height dimorphic bone gonial angle mandibular metrics projective ramus ramus breadth sex determination

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Area of Science:

Forensic Anthropology
Human Osteology
Biometrics

Background:

The mandible is a critical skeletal element for forensic and anthropological investigations due to its resistance to post-mortem changes.
Sexual dimorphism in mandibular morphology makes it a primary indicator for sex determination.
Accurate age and sex estimation is vital in forensic scenarios, especially with fragmented remains.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate five mandibular parameters for their utility in age and sex determination.
To identify the most reliable mandibular measurements for forensic identification.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 500 individuals (250 male, 250 female) aged 20-30 years.
Utilized orthopantomography (OPG) to measure coronoid ramus height, condylar ramus height, projective ramus height, minimum ramus breadth, and gonial angle.
Statistical analysis performed using SPSS software.

Main Results:

Condylar ramus height showed the smallest standard error for age estimation (0.010).
Gonial angle, coronoid ramus height, and projective ramus height exhibited positive coefficients for sex determination.
Minimum ramus breadth and condylar ramus height displayed negative coefficients for sex determination.

Conclusions:

Condylar ramus height is the most suitable parameter for age estimation.
Gonial angle, coronoid ramus height, and projective ramus height are preferable for sex determination in forensic contexts.