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Identification of dental sexual dimorphism in deciduous teeth: A cross sectional study

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Author Details : Soumboundou Sankoung*, Ayat Ben Aziz, Mamadou Lamine Ndiaye, Soukeye Ndoye

Volume : 9, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 13-17

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2024.004

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Abstract

Introduction:  The study of sex diagnosis is essential to reconstruct the biological profile of an unknown individual. Two approaches are often used: morphometric and scopic. This three-dimensional morphometric study aimed to assess sexual dimorphism in temporary dentition.
Materials and Methods : A total of 200 dental impressions digitized in 3D using the Revopoint® POP2 3D scanner were used for this odontometric analysis.
Results:  Discriminant statistical analysis (Student's t-test) revealed that boys had higher mean values than girls for all distances measured. A highly significant sexual dimorphism was observed in the temporary second molars. The distance between the mandibular canines was slightly greater in boys, although this difference was not statistically significant.
Conclusion:  In conclusion, odontometric parameters are a simple, reliable, and inexpensive method of sex determination. The temporary canines and second molars are the most dimorphic.

Keywords: Sexual dimorphism, Deciduous teeth, Odontometric analysis, Forensic odontology

How to cite : Sankoung S, Aziz A B, Ndiaye M L, Ndoye S, Identification of dental sexual dimorphism in deciduous teeth: A cross sectional study. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2024;9(1):13-17

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