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Reliability of odontometric parameters in stature analysis

Ramya K 1 , Deshpande A 1 , Deepika ADN 1 , Rayudu GS 2 , Pendyala SK 3 , Kondreddy K 4

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, GSL Dental College and Hospital, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • 2 Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, GSL Dental College and Hospital, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • 3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedal, Malaysia
  • 4 Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, AIMST University, Bedong, Kedal, Malaysia
J Oral Maxillofac Pathol, 2021 05 14;25(1):189-192.
PMID: 34349434 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_17_21

Abstract

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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