Mandibular canine dimensions as an aid in gender estimation.

Background: All humans have an identity in life; compassionate societies require this identity to be recognized even after death.

Objectives: To measure the dimensions of the mandibular canine and assess the usefulness of the mandibular canine as an aid in gender estimation.

Materials And Methods: The study population comprised 200 subjects inclusive of 100 males and 100 females with an age range of 18-25 years.

Mandibular ramus: An indicator for sex determination - A digital radiographic study.

Background: The identification of skeletal remains is of paramount importance in medico-legal investigations. The skeletal components most often investigated for gender determination are the pelvis and skull, with the mandible being a practical element to analyze sexual dimorphism in the fragmented bones. Presence of a dense layer of compact bone makes it very durable and well preserved than many other bones.