Comparison of sexual dimorphism of permanent mandibular canine with mandibular first molar by odontometrics

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Published Dec 1, 2015
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Volume 7, Issue 3, September-December 2015

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Aditi Agrawal
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Ahmedabad Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad
Bhari Manjunatha
Department of Dental Anatomy and Oral Biology, Basic Dental Sciences, Taif; Faculty of Dentistry, University of Taif
Bhavik Dholia
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, KM Shah Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat
Yousef Althomali
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University of Taif; Faculty of Dentistry, University of Taif

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Sexual dimorphism is one of important tool of forensic science. The objective of this study is to assess the dimorphic status of mesio-distal (MD) and bucco-lingual (BL) diameter of mandibular canine with mandibular first molar among the students of dental college. This study is of definite significance as sex chromosomes and hormonal production influenced tooth morphology. Materials and Methods: The descriptive study adopted the purposive sampling technique, of 50 male and 50 female aged 17-25 years, using study casts for mesio-distal and bucco-lingual dimensions of mandibular canine with mandibular first molar were taken using digital Vernier caliper. The data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using descriptive statistics and t-test to compare MD and BL dimensions in male and female populations and P ≤ 0.05 was found statistically significant. Results: Sexual dimorphism can be predicted by measuring mesiodistal dimension of mandibular canine and mandibular first molar. The left mandibular canine showed more sexual dimorphism (12.66%) in comparison to left mandibular first molar (0.824%) only. Right mandibular canine showed greater dimorphism in MD dimensions (10.94%) in comparison to right mandibular first molar (6.96%). In bucco-lingual dimensions mandibular canine showed less variability when compared with mandibular first molar, thus our study showed more significance on mesio-distal dimensions of both teeth. Conclusion: The present study concludes statistically significant sexual dimorphism in mandibular canine over mandibular first molar on study casts. The MD dimensions in mandibular canine and mandibular first molar can help in determining sex and identification of unknown person.

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Aditi Agrawal, Bhari Manjunatha, Bhavik Dholia, & Yousef Althomali. (2015). Comparison of sexual dimorphism of permanent mandibular canine with mandibular first molar by odontometrics. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 7(3), 238–243. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.172449
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