Sex determination using mesiodistal dimension of permanent maxillary incisors and canines

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Published Dec 1, 2011
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.92152
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Volume 3, Issue 2, July-December 2011

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Rajbir Khangura
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, D. J. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Keya Sircar
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, D. J. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Sanjeet Singh
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, D. J. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Varun Rastogi
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, D. J. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Background: Sexual dimorphism refers to the differences in size, shape, etc., between males and females. The dentition′s use in sex assessment has been explored and advocated owing to its strength and resistance to peri- and post-mortem insults. Objectives: The study evaluated permanent maxillary incisors and canines for sexual dimorphism and estimated the level of accuracy with which they could be used for sex determination. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 subjects (50 males, 50 females). The mesiodistal dimension of permanent maxillary incisors and canines was measured and the data were subjected to statistical analysis. Result: Univariate analysis revealed that all permanent maxillary incisors and canines exhibited larger mean values of mesiodistal dimension in males compared to females but only canines were found to be statistically significant for sexual dimorphism. Conclusion: The study showed maxillary canines exhibiting significant sexual dimorphism and can be used for sex determination along with other procedures.

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Rajbir Khangura, Keya Sircar, Sanjeet Singh, & Varun Rastogi. (2011). Sex determination using mesiodistal dimension of permanent maxillary incisors and canines. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 3(2), 81–85. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.92152
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