Morphological and dimensional assessment of the maxillary sinus for human identification and sexual dimorphism: A study using CBCT

Soares, Caio Belém Rodrigues Barros; Miranda-Viana, Murilo; Pontual, Andréa Anjos; Ramos‐Perez, Flávia Maria de Moraes; Perez, Danyel Elias Cruz; Figueirôa, José Natal; Pontual, Maria Luiza Anjos

doi:10.1016/j.fri.2020.200409

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“…Some studies, such as by Sidhu et al (2014), Garcia (2014), Kanthem et al (2015), Araújo et al (2015), Tambawala et al (2016), Prabhat et al (2016), Bangi et al (2017), Paknahad et al (2017), Farias Gomes et al (2019, Mohamed et al (2020), Sathawane et al (2020), andSoares et al (2020) verified the accuracy and reliability of the maxillary sinus in sexual estimation and the results of all of them showed that this sinus can be used for such a purpose. Likewise, Teixeira et al (2020) evaluated, with CBCT, whether the maxillary sinus can be used to estimate sex and age.…”

Section: Paranasal Sinuses For Estimating the Biological Profile: Sex Age And Ancestrymentioning

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Paranasal sinuses and human identification

Barros

Fernandes

Kuhnen

et al. 2021

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The characteristics of the paranasal sinuses (maxillary, frontal, sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses) are information of great relevance to Forensic Sciences, as their images can be used for human identification purposes. Due to their particularities, the paranasal sinuses provide valuable information for human identification, reducing the risk of errors during investigation by experts. Such structures are visualized from several imaging exams. This study evaluates the possibilities of human identification through the analysis of the paranasal sinuses, as well as the effectiveness of their analysis in estimating sex, age and ancestry. A comprehensive search was performed in the PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, and Web of Science databases. As inclusion criteria, texts that addressed the subject were selected. Imaging analysis of the frontal, maxillary and sphenoid sinuses is a useful tool for human identification, as well as for estimating sex, age and ancestry; usually provides a high level of accuracy. Regarding the ethmoid sinus, research is indicated to verify its use in human identification, as no publications on this specific subject were found. Additional research must be carried out (especially three-dimensional analysis of the paranasal sinuses), to develop standardized protocols, improving the work of experts, helping justice and society.

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Section: Paranasal Sinuses For Estimating the Biological Profile: Sex Age And Ancestrymentioning

confidence: 90%

“…Similarly, Soares et al (2020) analyzed CBCT images and investigated sexual dimorphism in the Brazilian population, as well as the possibility of human identification through the maxillary sinus. The results show significant differences between the sexes.…”

Section: Paranasal Sinuses For Estimating the Biological Profile: Sex Age And Ancestrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Paranasal sinuses and human identification

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Fernandes

Kuhnen

et al. 2021

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“…The initial search revealed 1719 relevant papers, with 1032 remaining after checking for manual duplicates. Following title and abstract screening, fifteen papers were identified for a full analysis based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]. The articles included were published between 2015 and 2023, with the majority of publications occurring in 2020.…”

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“…Five of the fifteen papers included in the qualitative synthesis reported data from Brazilian populations, four from Turkish populations, two from Indian populations, and one from Italian, Iranian and Indonesian populations. Finally, one paper reported data from Brazilian and Dutch populations [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26].…”

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“…The selected studies used only CBCT images to evaluate morphological and volumetric measurements of the maxillary sinus for human identification [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]. Of the fifteen articles identified, five reported data assessing only volumetric measurements of the maxillary sinus [11][12][13][14][15], seven reported data calculating only linear measurements of maxillary sinus [16][17][18][19][20][21][22], and three reported data by combining findings of both linear and volumetric measurements of the maxillary sinus [24][25][26]. It was impossible to conduct a meta-analysis since every study was evaluated individually and they were heterogeneous.…”

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Gender Determination Based on CBCT Maxillary Sinus Analysis: A Systematic Review

Christoloukas,

Mitsea,

Rontogianni

et al. 2023

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Gender determination is an essential element for human identification in forensic medicine, to which the maxillary sinuses may contribute as they remain intact even after severe damage to the skull and other structures. Aim: To evaluate scientific evidence published over the last decade to determine whether maxillary sinus dimensions and volume may constitute useful parameters for forensic identification and gender determination, based only on cone-beam computed tomography images (CBCT). Methods: This review adhered to the PRISMA statement’s criteria. Four databases were searched for articles published between January 2010 and April 2023. Results: Initially, 1719 records were identified. After screening, there were 2475 participants in the included studies. Of the fifteen articles selected, five reported data assessing only volumetric measurements of the maxillary sinus, seven reported data calculating only linear measurements and three reported data by combining findings of both linear and volumetric measurements of the maxillary sinus. Maxillary sinus volume was significantly higher in male participants. Maxillary sinus height was the best discriminating parameter for forensic identification with an overall accuracy ranging from 70% to 80%. Conclusions: Maxillary sinus measurements revealed anatomic variability between genders, and this approach can be applied as a complementary method for human identification.

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