Accuracy of canine, premolar and molar indices in sex determination

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Original Article

Author Details : Divakar Seetharaman, Fremingston Marak, Jonathan Mariappan Daniel, Srinivasan Subramanian Vasudevan,

Volume : 3, Issue : 4, Year : 2016

Article Page : 245-250

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Abstract

Introduction: Sex determination is a subdivision of forensic odontology and it is very important especially when information relating to the deceased is unavailable.
Aim and Objective: To determine canine, premolar and molar indices in upper and lower arch and to evaluate the accuracy of canine, premolar and molar indices in determining sex.
Materials and Method: This study includes 28 patients of both sexes, age range between 18-45 years. Upper and lower impressions were made using alginate and the obtained casts were subjected to determine the canine, premolar and molar indices.
Results: In lower arch, there is a high significant gender difference at 1% level for mesio-distal width of canine and premolar index and 5% significance for molar index and premolar arch-width.
Conclusion: This study shows >70% of accuracy in sex determination using mandibular premolar index, premolar arch width and mandibular mesio-distal width of canine.

Keywords: Tooth index, Odontometric analysis, Sexual dimorphism

How to cite : Seetharaman D, Marak F, Daniel J M, Vasudevan S S, , Accuracy of canine, premolar and molar indices in sex determination. Indian J Forensic Community Med 2016;3(4):245-250

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