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This research aims to assess sexual dimorphism using linear odontometric measurements in the Maharashtrian population.

Evaluation of Sexual Dimorphism through Linear Odontometric Measurements in a Maharashtra Cohort: A Cross-sectional Analysis

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Cross-sectional analysis evaluates sexual dimorphism in a Maharashtra cohort using dental measurements, highlighting significant findings.

This research aims to assess sexual dimorphism using linear odontometric measurements in the Maharashtrian population.
Cross-sectional study design
Sample of 160 individuals, including students and patients
Dental impressions taken using alginate for maxillary and mandibular arches
Measurements of maxillary and mandibular teeth using a digital caliper
Male canines and first premolars in the maxillary arch significantly larger than females
Mandibular first premolar dimensions were larger than those of the maxillary lateral incisor
Overall sex determination accuracy rate of 73% for the Maharashtrian population

Sangala et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis evaluates sexual dimorphism in a Maharashtra cohort using dental measurements, highlighting significant findings.