Tooth Dimension as a Distinguishing Trait of Sexual Dimorphism: An Odontometric Study on Kannur Population
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Forensic odontology deals with the application of the uniqueness of human dentition in forensic scenarios. Estimating sex is the first step in forensics as the estimation of other elements follows patterns related to sex. Our objective is to examine the relationship between odontometric measurements of permanent dentition and sexual dimorphism in the Kannur population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A sample size of 56 paired dental casts was used to conduct the study. We included subjects aged 18-25 years. From the dental cast, measurements of mesiodistal (ML) and buccolingual (BL) distances from each tooth were taken using a digital vernier caliper. Results were tabulated and statistically analyzed. RESULTS: Concerning the BL dimension, statistically significant differences were noted between the sexes. Mesiodistal dimension analysis showed no statistically significant difference. But all teeth measured were larger in males than in females. CONCLUSION: Tooth Dimension as a Distinguishing Trait of Sexual Dimorphism: An Odontometric Study on Kannur Population. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(4):426-431.
Authors: M Kodanda Ram, KT Sangeetha Nambiar, Ajeesha Feroz, Shameema Thasneem
Institutions: Kannur Dental College, Kannur University
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411502565