Study of Various Osteometric Parameters of Human Mandible in Adult and Elderly Age Groups

The cardinal points of identity establishment can be met out with the help of mandibular anthropometry, when the bone is available for examination. A number of metric and non- metric parameters help in estimating the age from the mandible; which accurately differentiates various stages of life cycle The main aim of this study is to study the various osteometric parameters of human mandible in adult and elderly age groups; and to determine their significance and utility for the purpose of identification in forensic sample. For the purpose, 200 mandibles were measured anthropometrically. The data was collected in master chart and statistically analysed. Height of the mandibular body, thickness of the mandibular body and maximum ramus height were found to be statistically significant parameters. Hence, these parameters could be used for allocation of a mandible to adult or elderly age group. It is also recommended to include other morphometric parameters of mandibles in the study to increase the accuracy and precision.