QUEIROZ, R. G.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2743792433411370; QUEIROZ, Rauhan Gomes de.
Resumen:
In an attempt to identify an individual and achieve characteristics that individualize
him, Legal Dentistry has been playing a primary role. In order to estimate height
through dental measurements we have the Carrea index. Expanding the utilization of
the Carrea index using data such as radiographs increases the chance of applying
the method. The aim of the study was to verify the applicability of the Carrea Index
and compare it with two new measurement methodologies: radiographs and
software. This is a cross-sectional study with an inductive approach, with a
descriptive and comparative statistical procedure. The sample consisted of 74
students who consented to participate via Informed Consent and who followed the
study criteria. The anteroinferior elements were measured at three moments by the
Carrea method, on periapical and occlusal radiographs and using the Image J®
software. The measurements were applied to the mathematical formulas described
by Carrea. In addition, the real height of the participants was obtained using an
anthropometer graduated in centimeters. From the obtained data it was possible to
affirm that, for the three methodologies the results were not satisfactory, however the
measurements made from the Carrea methodology presented better results and
although there is a significant relation between the ethnicity of the participants and
the height estimate by the right side in the Carrea method. It is suggested that for
both methodologies correction factors are formulated so that they can be applied as
a complementary alternative in the search for the characteristics of an individual.
