Mesiodistal odontometrics as a distinguishing trait: A comparative preliminary study

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Published Aug 1, 2016
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.186368
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Volume 8, Issue 2, May-August 2016

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Taneeru Sravya
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana
Rakesh Dumpala
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana
Venkateswara Guttikonda
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana
Praveen Manchikatla
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana
Vanajakshi Narasimha
Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana

Abstract

Introduction: Sex determination is a vital step in reconstructing an individual profile from unidentified skeletal remnants. Variations in tooth size are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Tooth size variations have been reported among different populations. Aim: To identify the sex by determining the mesiodistal (MD) dimensions of maxillary canines. Objectives: (1) To compare the MD diameter of all maxillary canines — (a) in the entire urban and tribal population, (b) in urban male and urban female populations, (c) in tribal male and tribal female populations, and (d) in the entire male and female populations and (2) To estimate the percentage of sexual dimorphism individually in urban and tribal populations. Materials and Methods: Fifty subjects each from urban and tribal populations in equal gender ratio were selected in Khammam district, Telangana, for the purpose of this study. After obtaining informed consent, maxillary study models of the selected subjects were made. MD diameters of left and right maxillary canines were measured on casts using vernier calipers. The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: (1) The total tribal population showed a greater MD diameter of maxillary canines than the total urban population, (2) Urban males showed a greater MD diameter of maxillary canines than urban females, (3) Tribal males showed a greater MD diameter of maxillary canines than tribal females, (4) The entire male population showed a greater MD diameter of maxillary canines than the entire female population, and (5) The percentage of dimorphism between males and females in individual groups was found to be significant. Conclusion: The study showed maxillary canines exhibiting significant sexual dimorphism and can be used as a distinguishing trait for sex determination along with other procedures.

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Taneeru Sravya, Rakesh Dumpala, Venkateswara Guttikonda, Praveen Manchikatla, & Vanajakshi Narasimha. (2016). Mesiodistal odontometrics as a distinguishing trait: A comparative preliminary study. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 8(2), 99–102. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.186368
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