European Journal of Experimental Biology · 2011 · 15 citations · 0 references
DentistryOral Health SciencesOral MedicineCheiloscopyImage InterpretationOral DiagnosisAge Estimation From Lip PrintsLip Print MorphologyLip Print Pattern AnalysisLip Print Quality AssessmentSex Determination From Lip PrintsSex EstimationAccuracyAccuracy Rate CalculationBond PaperLip Print DimorphismLip Print Discrimination AccuracyLip Print Sexual DimorphismLip Print Variability AnalysisSex Estimation From Lip Prints
To find out the potential for determination of sex of an individual from the configuration of lip prints. This study was conducted on 80 patients from Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, 40 males and 40 females, aged between 20 and 30 years. It was a blind folded study carried out by two investigators. Lipstick (bright red color and non glossy was used), Cellophane tape, Scissors, White bond paper, Foldable magnifying lens. After evaluating 80 patients by two examiner. Overall accuracy by first examiner was found to be 70 % (Out of 80 patients 56 were diagnosed correctly), While the second examiner had an accuracy rate of 73.75 % (Out of 80 patients 59 were diagnosed correctly). The results were subjected to statistical analysis.