Einstein International Journal Organization(EIJO)

Abstract

Aim:  To determine the palatal arch width across premolar and molar region and compare the obtained values between male and female.

Materials and Method:  Arch width of 100 maxillary casts (50 male & 50 female) were measured at the premolar and molar region with the help of digital verniar caliper and were compared.

Results: Arch width at premolar and molar region were significantly more in males as compared to females.

Conclusion: Palatal arch width measurement can be used as a valuable tool in sex determination in forensic investigations.

Keywords: Forensic, Palatal Arch Width, Sex Determination.

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