Open AccessComparison of sexual dimorphism of permanent mandibular canine with mandibular first molar by odontometrics
Author(s) -
A Agrawal,
Bhari Sharanesha Manjunatha,
Bhavik Dholia,
Yousef Al-Thomali
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of forensic dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-2137
pISSN - 0975-1475
DOI - 10.4103/0975-1475.172449
Subject(s) - mandibular canine , sexual dimorphism , molar , mandibular first molar , mandibular molar , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , dentistry , mandibular second molar , orthodontics , statistical significance , biology , medicine , zoology , genus
Sexual dimorphism is one of important tool of forensic science. The objective of this study is to assess the dimorphic status of mesio-distal (MD) and bucco-lingual (BL) diameter of mandibular canine with mandibular first molar among the students of dental college. This study is of definite significance as sex chromosomes and hormonal production influenced tooth morphology.