Sex estimation using maxillary sinus volume for Chinese subjects based on cone-beam computed tomography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sex estimate is a key stage in forensic science for identifying individuals. Some anatomical structures may be useful for sex estimation since they retain their integrity even after highly severe events. However, few studies are focusing on the Chinese population. Some researchers used teeth for sex estimation, but comparison with maxillary sinus were lack. As a result, the objective of this research is to develop a sex estimation formula for the northwestern Chinese population by the volume of the maxillary sinus and compare with the accuracy of sex estimation based on teeth through cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods

CBCT images from 349 samples were used to establish and verify the formula. The volume of both the left and right maxillary sinuses was m

SUBMITTER: Wu ZX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875788 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature