Sexual dimorphism using mandibular canine in establishing sex identity among Kashmiri population - A clinical study

Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Gender determination in forensic investigation is of immense medico legal importance especially in mass disaster. Teeth are excellent tools for identification as they are resistant to physical and chemical agents. The aim of the present study was to investigate gender dimorphism by measuring the linear dimensions of mandibular canine width and inter canine width among Kashmiri population. The study consists of 125 subjects selected from outpatient clinic of oral medicine and radiology, 64 were males and 61 were females. The age groups selected were in range from 18-24 years. There was statistically significant difference in canine width on right and left sides and inter canine distance between males and females (p value less than 0.05). These parameters can be helpful in determining the gender of the unknown deceased person in forensic investigations among Kashmiri population.

Authors and Affiliations

Farooq Ahmad Naikoo, Altaf Hussain Chalkoo, Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, Nusrat Nazir, Aslam Bedar Gul

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Farooq Ahmad Naikoo, Altaf Hussain Chalkoo, Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, Nusrat Nazir, Aslam Bedar Gul (2017). Sexual dimorphism using mandibular canine in establishing sex identity among Kashmiri population - A clinical study. International Archives of Integrated Medicine, 4(2), 11-15. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-408189