Sex Determination by means of Inter-Canine and Inter-Molar Width- A Study in Telangana population

Authors

  • Dr G Venkat Rao SVS Medical College, Mahabubnagar,Telangana State, India
  • G Kiran Government Dental College & Hospital,Hyderabad, Telangana State, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2016.3.4.27

Keywords:

Maxillary arch, Mandibular arch, Inter-canine arch width, Inter-molar arch width, Gender, Medicolegal case

Abstract

Background: Teeth have been used for identification of individuals and sex determination as they are resistant to various insults.ims and Objectives: To determine the role of inter-canine and inter-molar width in identification of sex of individuals. Materials and Methods: 50 subjects were included in the study. Impressions were taken with alginate and study models prepared. Inter canine and inter molar width was measured in all the cases and findings tabulated. Results: Inter canine and inter molar width for males were higher than females in both maxilla and mandible. Conclusion: inter-canine and inter-molar widths can be used as a tool in sex determination.

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Author Biographies

Dr G Venkat Rao, SVS Medical College, Mahabubnagar,Telangana State, India

Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

G Kiran, Government Dental College & Hospital,Hyderabad, Telangana State, India

Associate Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Patholgy

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Published

2016-12-30

How to Cite

Dr G Venkat Rao, & G Kiran. (2016). Sex Determination by means of Inter-Canine and Inter-Molar Width- A Study in Telangana population. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 3(4), 171–175. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2016.3.4.27

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2016): Vol 3 | Issue 4 | October - December 2016

Section

Table of Contents

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