Age and gender estimation by radiographic evaluation of mandible

The aim of the study was to measure various morphometric parameters of mental foramen, height of ramus, mandibular canal, gonial angle and maxillary sinus in digital panoramic radiographs and to correlate these findings in the determination of Gender and Age. A total of 300 radiographs were reviewed for assessment of age and gender by evaluating mental foramen, mandibular canal, height of ramus, gonial angle and width of maxillary sinus in Digital Panoramic Radiograph. Among all the parameters changes in height of ramus, gonial angle and maxillary sinus was found to be highly significant (p value < 0.05) as age advances. These parameters can be used to predict the age of the individual as there were significant changes in height of ramus, gonial angle and maxillary sinus. For further studies large sample size, and recent modalities in radiology like cone beam computed tomography or Computed tomography scan are required.