Assessment of Sexual Dimorphism Using Odontometric Parameters
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Identification of individuals using dental findings plays an important role in assessing sexualdimorphism. Previously various studies done on individuals odontometric parameters have given variable results. The aims and objectives is to assess sexual dimorphism using mesiodistal and labio/buccolingual measurements of maxillary incisors, premolars and molars mandibular canine index, arch width. The present study showed that mean values of all odontometric parameters was significantly higher in males than females. Mean values of facial index was also significantly greater in males than females. There is also a significant increase in all tooth dimensions with increase in facial index of the individual irrespective of the gender.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. S. K. Padma kumar, Dr. K. Navin Nair, Dr. Pragya
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- DOI 10.9790/0853-1802105052.
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