Open AccessA study to determine and compare dimorphic trait of mandibular canine between Gujarati and non-Gujarati populations
Author(s) -
Himanshu Shrivastava,
Nidhi M Shah,
Rumiya Aysha,
Mitul H Shah,
Nareen Chakravarthy,
Santosh R Duliganti
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_175_20
Subject(s) - gujarati , sexual dimorphism , forensic dentistry , forensic science , trait , medicine , orthodontics , dentistry , biology , veterinary medicine , zoology , philosophy , linguistics , computer science , programming language
Among all teeth, mandibular canine shows greatest variation in dimensions between the sexes, a phenomenon known as sexual dimorphism. This can be immensely beneficial to the forensic investigator for the purposes of both investigation and identification, as it significantly narrows down the possibilities, as the probable perpetrators and/or victims are concerned. Sex identification is an absolute necessity in cases of suicide, homicide, mass, casualties (both manmade or natural), and a tooth, which shows obvious sexual dimorphism can be a useful means of personal identification, especially where there has been extensive decomposition or destruction of facial soft tissue features. Another facet of forensic investigation is identification of racial origin. So, any odontometric parameter showing significant racial divergence can be used as a means of identification.