The morphometric dimensions of the mental foramen and mandibular foramen are critical in planning surgical approaches in clinical and forensic dentistry. These anatomical landmarks aid in human identification and have applications in medico-legal contexts. This study aimed to determine the differences in the vertical positions of the mental foramen and mandibular foramen between genders using digital panoramic radiographs and linear measurements. A total of 500 subjects were included in this study. Radiographs were taken using the Planmeca Proline XC Panoramic and Cephalometric machine on Agfa radiographic film under standardized conditions. Linear measurements were conducted using Romexis dental software. Results: The mean value of D1, D2, D3, and D4 in males on the left side of the mandible showed 11.2 mm, 15.7 mm, 13.5 mm, and 45.6 mm, whereas females showed 10.2 mm, 13.4 mm, 11.6 mm, and 44.7 mm. Similarly, when the variables D1, D2, D3, and D4 were measured on the right side of the male population, it showed us 12.5 mm, 16.3 mm, 11.5 mm, and 46.6 mm width. Dimensions of all the variables of the females were 9.4 mm, 14.7 mm, 10.6 mm, and 42.8 mm. Conclusion: Mandible is an efficacious tool in sex determination and would be useful to authenticate forensic databases.
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