Research Article

Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction

Volume: 11 Number: 6 November 20, 2021
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Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction

Abstract

Aim: Facial reconstruction is a method that estimates the face shape of the unidentified person using clay and similar material in cases where only the skull is present. Due to natural events and animals, the integrity of the skeletal remains can be disrupted and this makes identification hard. The aim of the study is to estimate the skull shape by reference to the mastoid process in case of fragmentation of the skull at the scene. Material and Methods: In the study, computerized tomography images of a total of 96 individuals of 51 women and 45 men which were obtained from xxx University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, were used. The variables determined in the images taken in the Frankfurt Horizontal plan were measured using the Image J program. Statistics of the data obtained were carried out using SPSS 22.0 program. Results: The descriptive values of the variables were given. Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between the variables. Regression formulas were developed to predict missing parts if the integrity of the skull was compromised in facial reconstruction. Conclusion: In this study we tried to evaluate the facial reconstruction from a different point of view. We believe this study set an example for future studies and help the forensic sciences.

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Thanks

The authors thank the Department of Radiology, Bursa Uludag University for their contribution.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

November 20, 2021

Submission Date

October 25, 2021

Acceptance Date

November 10, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 11 Number: 6

APA
Tuncel Çini, N., Işıklar, S., Arı, İ., & Gökalp, G. (2021). Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 11(6), 912-918. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1014683
AMA
1.Tuncel Çini N, Işıklar S, Arı İ, Gökalp G. Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction. J Contemp Med. 2021;11(6):912-918. doi:10.16899/jcm.1014683
Chicago
Tuncel Çini, Nilgün, Sefa Işıklar, İlknur Arı, and Gökhan Gökalp. 2021. “Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Mastoid Process and Some Anthropometric Points on the Skull and Facial Reconstruction”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 11 (6): 912-18. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1014683.
EndNote
Tuncel Çini N, Işıklar S, Arı İ, Gökalp G (November 1, 2021) Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 11 6 912–918.
IEEE
[1]N. Tuncel Çini, S. Işıklar, İ. Arı, and G. Gökalp, “Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction”, J Contemp Med, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 912–918, Nov. 2021, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1014683.
ISNAD
Tuncel Çini, Nilgün - Işıklar, Sefa - Arı, İlknur - Gökalp, Gökhan. “Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Mastoid Process and Some Anthropometric Points on the Skull and Facial Reconstruction”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 11/6 (November 1, 2021): 912-918. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1014683.
JAMA
1.Tuncel Çini N, Işıklar S, Arı İ, Gökalp G. Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction. J Contemp Med. 2021;11:912–918.
MLA
Tuncel Çini, Nilgün, et al. “Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Mastoid Process and Some Anthropometric Points on the Skull and Facial Reconstruction”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 11, no. 6, Nov. 2021, pp. 912-8, doi:10.16899/jcm.1014683.
Vancouver
1.Nilgün Tuncel Çini, Sefa Işıklar, İlknur Arı, Gökhan Gökalp. Evaluation of the relationship between the mastoid process and some anthropometric points on the skull and facial reconstruction. J Contemp Med. 2021 Nov. 1;11(6):912-8. doi:10.16899/jcm.1014683