Sex determination in modern Greeks using diagonal measurements of molar teeth

Zorba, Eleni; Moraitis, Konstantinos; Eliopoulos, Constantine; Spiliopoulou, Chara

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2011.09.020

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“…In addition, it was found that second molar dimensions can be a very effective single variable for sex estimation with a classification accuracy of 83 %. A similar result was achieved for a Modern Greek population (Zorba et al 2012), and some archaeological populations (Starp 1990;Ellendt 1993;Viciano et al 2015;Tuttösí and Cardoso 2015) also reported a high percentage of correct classification for second molar.…”

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confidence: 77%

“…This is similar to the conclusion reached in the previous studies on crown mesiodistal and buccolingual measurements (Garn et al 1966;Yuen et al 1997;Işcan and Kedici 2003;Vodanovic et al 2007;Cardoso 2008;Zorba et al 2011;Khamis et al 2014). In addition, studies on cervical measurements of molars suggest that the first and second molars are also among the most dimorphic teeth (Alt et al 1998;Starp 1990;Ellendt 1993;Zorba et al 2012Zorba et al , 2013.…”

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confidence: 88%

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Sex estimation using cervical dental measurements in an archaeological population from Iran

Kazzazi

Kranioti

2016

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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Sex estimation of skeletal remains is one of the major components of forensic identification of unknown individuals. Teeth are a potential source of information on sex and are often recovered in archaeological or forensic contexts due to their post-mortem longevity. Currently, there is limited data on dental sexual dimorphism of archaeological populations from Iran. This paper represents the first study to provide a dental sex estimation method for Iron Age populations. The current study was conducted on the skeletal remains of 143 adults from two Iron Age populations in close temporal and geographic proximity in the Solduz Valley (West Azerbaijan Province of Iran). Mesiodistal and buccolingual cervical measurements of 1334 maxillary and mandibular teeth were used to investigate the degree of sexual dimorphism in permanent dentition and to assess their applicability in sex estimation. Data was analysed using discriminant function analysis (SPSS 23), and posterior probabilities were calculated for all produced formulae. The results showed that incisors and canines were the most sexually dimorphic teeth, providing percentages of correct sex classification between 86.4 and 100 % depending on the measurement used. The combination of canines and other teeth improved significantly the level of correct sex classification. The highest percentages of sex classification were obtained by the combination of canines and incisors (100 %) and canines and molars (92.3 %). The present study provided the first reference standards for sex estimation using odontometric data in an Iranian archaeological population. Cervical measurements were found to be of value for sex assessment, and the method presented here can be a useful tool for establishing accurate demographic data from skeletal remains of the Iron Age from Iran.

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confidence: 77%

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confidence: 88%

Sex estimation using cervical dental measurements in an archaeological population from Iran

Kazzazi

Kranioti

2016

Archaeol Anthropol Sci

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“…In the study of a skeletons collection from Greece, the teeth that showed greater sexual dimorphism were the lower second and third molars (ZORBA et al, 2012).…”

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The use of human teeth in identification: epidemiological data from an anthropology lab in Brazil

Francisco¹,

Villalobos²,

Ortiz³

et al. 2016

Biosci. J.

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“…Various skeletal parameters such as pelvic bone and cranium have been shown to give accurate results in sex identification. [1] Teeth are considered as a useful adjunct and can be used for this purpose as it is one of the strongest tissues in the body. Furthermore, they are resistant to Incineration, fragmentation, and other postmortem destruction.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, they are resistant to Incineration, fragmentation, and other postmortem destruction. [1,2] Dental measurements are important in the study of sexual dimorphism. [3] The differences in size, shape, and appearance of the teeth between male and females are referred as sexual dimorphism.…”

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confidence: 99%

Sexual dimorphism in Iranian population using diagonal distances on the facial and occlusal surfaces of mandibular first molar

Nonitha¹,

Nagaraj²,

Dave³

et al. 2016

JCRI

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Background: Measurements of diagonal distances of teeth were one of the major tools in assessment of sexual dimorphism in various populations. Various research and studies were aimed at achieving the perfect results in forensic context. Aims: The study was aimed to assess the degree of sexual dimorphism in permanent mandibular molar of Iranians using diagonal diameters. Objectives: To evaluate the applicability of diagonal measurements in sex determination. Materials and Methods:The study sample consisted of 30 Iranians students of age group between 15 to 25 years that included 15 male samples and 15 female samples ie of 1: 1 ratio. Diagonal distances on the occlusal surfaces and diagonal dimensions on the facial surface were considered. Calculations were done using manual Vernier calliper recorded dimensions were larger in males than in females. Results:The mean values and standard deviation of all recorded dimensions were larger in males than in females. Conclusion of Study:The results showed that occlusal and facial diagonal diameters of molars can be used for sex determination as they present a high degree of sexual dimorphism.

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Sex determination in modern Greeks using diagonal measurements of molar teeth

Cited by 50 publications

References 26 publications

Sex estimation using cervical dental measurements in an archaeological population from Iran

Sex estimation using cervical dental measurements in an archaeological population from Iran

The use of human teeth in identification: epidemiological data from an anthropology lab in Brazil

Sexual dimorphism in Iranian population using diagonal distances on the facial and occlusal surfaces of mandibular first molar

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