Determination of Mesiodistal and Cervico – Incisal dimensions in permanent maxillary lateral incisors as an aid in genderdetermination.

Abstract

The Purpose of this study is to examine the mesiodistal and cervico-incisal dimensions of maxillary lateral incisors among the population of Lucknow. Total of maxillary permanent lateral incisors in 50 Males and 50 Females were examined. It was found that Males have larger sized teeth than Females. Sex determination is considered as an important step in reconstructing the biological profile of unknown individuals in forensic investigations.