Gender Determination Using Canine Mandibular Index, a New Perspective in Forensic Odontology
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of mandibular canine index (MCI) in determination of sex. Possibly the dimorphism of the canines may be used as a valid tool in the forensic and legal identification of an individual. This study comprised of 89 individuals and 77 cases were enrolled in the study from Pakistan (39 males, 38 females) and 12 from UK (8 males and 4 females). Alginate impressions of mandibular arch were also made and the parameters considered were canine width, intercanine distance and mandibular canine index. It was seen that a definite statistically significant sexual dimorphism exists in mandibular canines. With standard MCI, it was possible to detect sex in the sample studied to an extent of about 76%. Hence it is considered as a quick, easy and reproducible method for determining the sex of an individual.
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