DENTAL MEASUREMENTS FOR SEX ESTIMATION - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Background: Methods for sex estimation through dental analysis can be classified into qualitative methods, which examine morphological traits, and quantitative methods, which employ objective techniques for sex classification, including, among others, discriminant functions. This study offers a comp...

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Main Authors: Oana-Mihaela Ciobanu, Dragos Epistatu, Ioan Sirbu, Sorin-Iulian Hostiuc
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Language:English
Published: Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation 2025-06-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://rjor.ro/dental-measurements-for-sex-estimation-a-systematic-review/
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author Oana-Mihaela Ciobanu
Dragos Epistatu
Ioan Sirbu
Sorin-Iulian Hostiuc
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Ioan Sirbu
Sorin-Iulian Hostiuc
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description Background: Methods for sex estimation through dental analysis can be classified into qualitative methods, which examine morphological traits, and quantitative methods, which employ objective techniques for sex classification, including, among others, discriminant functions. This study offers a comprehensive perspective on the efficacy of dental measurements in sex estimation. Materials and methods: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were systematically searched according to PRISMA guidelines. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 56 relevant articles were included in this review. Results: Canines exhibited the most pronounced sexual dimorphism both in adults and children, followed by molars and premolars, highlighting their significance in forensic investigations. Conclusions: Although dental methods for sex estimation are generally cost-effective and highly accurate, it is crucial to recognize the various limitations associated with these techniques.
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spelling doaj-art-d37aed320c914f87ab26e26cc1b4ad392025-08-20T04:01:58ZengRomanian Society of Oral RehabilitationRomanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation2066-70002601-46612025-06-0117236338510.62610/RJOR.2025.2.17.33DENTAL MEASUREMENTS FOR SEX ESTIMATION - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEWOana-Mihaela Ciobanu0Dragos Epistatu1Ioan Sirbu2Sorin-Iulian Hostiuc3UMFCDUMFCDUMFCDUMFCDBackground: Methods for sex estimation through dental analysis can be classified into qualitative methods, which examine morphological traits, and quantitative methods, which employ objective techniques for sex classification, including, among others, discriminant functions. This study offers a comprehensive perspective on the efficacy of dental measurements in sex estimation. Materials and methods: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were systematically searched according to PRISMA guidelines. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 56 relevant articles were included in this review. Results: Canines exhibited the most pronounced sexual dimorphism both in adults and children, followed by molars and premolars, highlighting their significance in forensic investigations. Conclusions: Although dental methods for sex estimation are generally cost-effective and highly accurate, it is crucial to recognize the various limitations associated with these techniques. https://rjor.ro/dental-measurements-for-sex-estimation-a-systematic-review/
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title DENTAL MEASUREMENTS FOR SEX ESTIMATION - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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