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June 14, 2026Kerala Dental JournalOpen Access

Assessment of Hard Palate Dimensions for Gender Determination Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography amongst South Kerala Population – A Retrospective Study

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Retrospective study assesses hard palate dimensions for gender identification in South Kerala population, indicating significant findings.

To assess hard palate dimensions for gender determination using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) among the South Kerala population.
Retrospective cross-sectional study of 116 participants (58 males, 58 females), aged 18-45 years.
Radiological evaluation of CBCT images obtained using a Newtom 3D Imaging System.
Measurements of palatal length, width, and thickness were analyzed statistically.
Mean measurements of palatal dimensions were greater in males than in females (P<0.05).
Palatal length showed the most significant correlation with gender (P<0.005).
The developed gender estimation formula can aid in gender determination through palatal measurements.

Arjun et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective study assesses hard palate dimensions for gender identification in South Kerala population, indicating significant findings.