Sex Estimation through Morphometric Analysis of the Temporomandibular Joint

The present study evaluated through a morphometric analysis the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to estimate sex. Participants in database with archived tomographic images of patients who sought Radiology Clinic Hospital Universitário Oswaldo Cruz/University Pernambuco for face or skull tomography were evaluated. Gender was recorded while participant underwent exam and indexed database. tomographies DICOM format using OSIRIX HD Software. morphology mandibular fossa, eminence condyle measures analyzed statistically, results p 0.05 considered statistically significant. Both length right left (Aco-pco) showed larger dimensions male group significant result (p = 0.003). measurements glenoid cavity also statistical significance gender presenting higher measurement standard than female. There association between Morphology articular Conclusion: Some linear JTM indicated possibility establishing sexual differentiation that values referring tend be those female Further studies sample numbers are needed achieve scientific evidence.