Gender Predictability of Permanent Maxillary First Molar – A South Indian Study
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: The study investigates the gender predictability of permanent maxillary first molar teeth. Mesio distal width of 30 permanent maxillary first molar teeth from casts of 15 male and 15 female patients between the age group of 17- 25 were measured. Results showed that permanent maxillary first molar tooth exhibited sexual dimorphism but accuracy of gender predictability was only moderate. Keywords: sexual dimorphism, maxillary first molar, gender determination, gender dimorphism, human identification, mesio distal width
Authors and Affiliations
Anjana Mohan Kumar, Veena KM, Laxmikanth Chatra, Prashanth Shenai, Prasanna Kumar Rao
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