Open AccessEvaluation of sexual dimorphism in maxillary and mandibular canine using mesiodistal, labiolingual dimensions, and crown height
Author(s) -
Neelakshi Pandey,
Mang Shin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.195616
Subject(s) - sexual dimorphism , mandibular canine , maxillary canine , orthodontics , masticatory force , maxillary central incisor , context (archaeology) , crown (dentistry) , dentistry , skull , maxilla , statistical analysis , medicine , biology , mathematics , anatomy , statistics , paleontology
Gender estimation is one of the most important parameters in forensic identification. Teeth being the central component of the masticatory apparatus of the skull is a good source of material for civil and medico-legal purpose. Gender estimation using dental features is primarily based on the comparison of tooth dimensions in male and female.