Sex Determination by Means of Inter-Canine Width - A Study in Karnataka Population.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-182034
ABSTRACT
Background:
Sex determination using dental features is primarily based upon the comparison of tooth dimensions in males and females. Aims andObjectives:
To determine the role of inter-canine width in identification of sex of individuals.Methods:
50 subjects were included in the study. Impressions were taken with alginate and study models prepared. Inter canine width was measured in all the cases and findings tabulated.Results:
Inter canine width for males were higher than females in both maxilla and mandible.Conclusion:
Inter-canine widths can be used as a tool in sex determination.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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