An Odontometric Approach for Estimation of Stature in Indians: Cross- Sectional Analysis
Introduction: Height/stature is one of the useful anthropometric parameter for individual identification. Correlation of stature to long bones, even fragmentary bones is frequently reported among various populations. As teeth have the advantage of being composed largely of hard tissue which is r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7386/18406_CE(EK)_F(AK)_PF1(EKAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Height/stature is one of the useful anthropometric
parameter for individual identification. Correlation of stature
to long bones, even fragmentary bones is frequently reported
among various populations. As teeth have the advantage
of being composed largely of hard tissue which is relatively
indestructible, the careful study of these can enable reliable
determination of stature of the person in life.
Aim: The present study was designed to elucidate the
anthropometric correlation of tooth dimensions with stature and
also devises regression formulae.
Materials and Methods: This study was carried out on 361
Indian students (151 males and 210 females) in the age range of
21- 45 years to estimate stature using odontometry. Stature and
tooth measurements were taken on each partcipant following
standard methods and techniques. Karl Pearson’s correlation
co-efficient and linear regression was used to estimate stature.
Results: Regression analysis showed that the canine width can
aid in estimation of stature as an adjunct when only teeth are
available for identification.
Conclusion: Tooth dimensions can be used only as a supplementary approach for the estimation of stature but with
caution. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |