Four odontometric parameters as a forensic tool in stature estimation

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Rajbir Khangura
Keya Sircar
Dilpreet Grewal

Abstract

Objective: The study was conducted to investigate the possibility of predicting the height of an individual using selected odontometric parameters as a forensic tool. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 100 subjects (50 male and 50 female). Measurements of intercanine width (IC), interpremolar width (IP), mesiodistal dimension of six permanent maxillary anterior teeth (CW), and arch length (AL, canine to canine) were made directly on the subject. The data collected were subjected to statistical analysis and a linear regression formula was obtained against each odontometric parameter. Results: Highly significant correlation was observed between height and intercanine width, interpremolar width (P < 0.0001), whereas correlation between height and the combined width of six anterior teeth and arch length was found to be not significant. The linear regression equation using formula y = c + mx was obtained for each odontometric parameter and also for combined parameters. Conclusion: Hence the study concludes that the two odontometric parameters such as intercanine width and interpremolar width can be used successfully to calculate the stature of an individual from fragmentary remains.

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How to Cite
Rajbir Khangura, Keya Sircar, & Dilpreet Grewal. (2015). Four odontometric parameters as a forensic tool in stature estimation. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 7(2), 132–136. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.146367

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