Radiographic Morphometric Analysis of Mandibular Ramus for Sex Determination: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Introduction: Mandibular ramus is quadrilateral process projecting upward and backward from the posterior part of the body of mandible and ending on other side of the temporomandibular joint Recognisable proof of age and sex assurance represents certain troubles and depends on the remaining parts of skeletal structures and teeth, as these two structures endure long after the demise of an individual.
Materials And Methods: The morphometric analysis were conducted on the ramus of mandible of 2000 digital opts using adobe photoshop CS6.Equal number of male and female opus with age groups ranging from 18-75 without any malformation, trauma, or any musculoskeletal disorder were included in the study.
Results And Discussion: The values of the above mentioned measurements in both the sexes were summed up in the following graph. The distinguishing of sex from human remains is of major significance in legal medication and human studies, particularly in criminal examinations just as in the ID of missing people.
Conclusion: The radiographic morphometric analysis for mandibular ramus for sex determination it is main tool for sex determination. It is used mainly in forensic investigations. Further studies can be done with large sample size and other imaging modalities.