A new approach to sex estimation using the mandibular canine index

摘要: Rao et al.'s mandibular canine index (MCI) is a simple odontometric method which uses the as key to sex estimation. This defined ratio between right mesiodistal dimension and arch width. The aim of this study was contribute estimation using dental techniques by analysing MCI efficiency, propose new approach for its use. Measurements were taken from 120 plaster casts (70 females) in 16–30 year age group. Although statistically significant sexual dimorphism observed both width, showed low accuracy classification (54.2% correct identifications). improved 64.2% receiver operating characteristics curve analysis. Yet, despite better accuracy, these results reinforce idea that may not be particularly useful prediction, since it reflect same degree ...