The study of anthropometry of human mandibles in Wardha region

ABSTRACT

Background: The knowledge of different measurements of mandible is important to the dental surgeons in maxillofacial surgeries, reconstructive surgery of mandible, and plastic surgeries of face. The study of mandible is also important for individual identity such as age, sex, race, and stature. Objective: The objective of this study was as follows Determination of sex, identification of individual for medicolegal purpose, and craniofacial reconstruction. Materials and Methods: In the present study, 140 cadaver mandibles including 100 male and 40 female mandibles of Wardha regions were studied. I have measured the bicondylar width, bigonial diameter, and mandibular symphyseal height of the left ramus with the help of spreading caliper (Vernier). Results: The calculated range for 100% accuracy is measured by mean ± 3.5 standards deviation. Conclusion: On the basis of percentage beyond demarking point, these parameters are found to be very useful in sex determination.