Awareness And Knowledge About Orthopantomogram Study On Minimum Mandibular Ramus Width In Determination Of Sex Using (Right Side) South Indian Population.

Abstract

Aim : The aim of the present study is to determine sex of the individuals using mandibular ramus width (right side).Introduction: Sex determination as a cornerstone of identification is at the same time an importantaspect of forensic anthropology and in forensic examination. Measurements of the mandibular ramus typically reveal more gender differences than those of the mandibular body, and measurements of the mandibular ramus typically reveal more sexual dimorphism Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the department of Forensic Odontology. A retrospective study was conducted using an orthopantomograph of 60 subjects (30 males and 30 females). Their ages ranged from 41 to 50 years.Results and discussion: In the present study comprising 30 males and 30 females; The mean standard deviation for male is 35.9667 + 4.02264 and the mean + standard deviation for female is 36.7567 + 4.90487. The mandible is considered to be the best bone for determining sex because of its distinct characteristics, which include being the largest, strongest, and sexually dimorphic bone of the skull as well as frequently being recovered substantially intact. The condylar area and mandibular ramus undergo the most morphological transformations during growth in terms of size and remodelling. Conclusion: The study concluded that the minimum mandibular ramus width of females is 36.76 and that of male is 35.96 stating that females have larger mandibular width than males. From the results it can be concluded that minimum mandibular ramus width is one of the best parameters in sex determination.