title: Mandibular canine index--a clue for establishing sex identity.
abstract: A preliminary study for establishing sex identity by Mandibular Canine Index is described. Seven hundred and sixty six individuals from a South Indian population of either sex, ranging in age from 15 to 21 years, with fully errupted, healthy and non-worn mandibular permanent canines were studied. The data collected was analysed statistically. Accurancy of sex determination identity was found to be 84.3% in the male and 87.5% in the female. The method is simple and inexpensive to conduct and therefore can be applied in Forensic Odontology, as a method for establishing sex identity.
authors: Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India.
authors: N G
authors: NG
authors: Rao
authors: N N
authors: NN
authors: Rao
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Pai
authors: M S
authors: MS
authors: Kotian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003481:Cuspid / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012016:Reference Values; D012732:Sex Determination Analysis