Sexual Dimorphism in Maxillary Canine Dimensions among Kosovo Population: A CBCT Analysis.

IF 1.8 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Acta Stomatologica Croatica Pub Date : 2025-12-01 DOI:10.15644/asc59/4/7

Vigan Aliu, Jehona Reçica Ahmedi

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Abstract

Background: Dental sexual dimorphism, particularly in maxillary canines, is one of the most reliable markers for sex determination in forensic and anthropological contexts. With the advent of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), more accurate and population-specific morphometric data can be obtained.

Objective: This study aimed to measure sexual dimorphism in maxillary canine crown sizes in the Kosovo population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. It also assessed the potential for determining sex in forensic cases.

Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on CBCT scans from 60 subjects (30 males, 30 females) aged 18-30 years at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. Mesiodistal (MD) and vestibularoral (VO) crown dimensions were measured. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, Cohen's d effect sizes, and sexual dimorphism percentages calculated using the Garn and Lewis formula.

Results: All parameters showed significant sexual dimorphism (p < 0.001), with males exhibiting larger crown sizes. The highest dimorphism was observed in the left canine VO dimension (8.92%), followed by the right canine VO (8.87%). Average sex differences ranged from 0.597-0.724 mm, with large effect sizes (Cohen's d: 1.166-1.435). Bilateral correlations were strong for both MD and VO measurements (r = 0.961-0.966).

Conclusions: Maxillary canines exhibit pronounced sexual dimorphism in the Kosovo population, with VO dimensions showing slightly greater discriminatory potential than MD. These findings highlight their value in forensic sex determination and provide population-specific reference data for Kosovo.

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科索沃人口中上颌犬的性别二态性：CBCT分析。

背景：牙齿性别二态性，特别是在上颌犬科动物中，是法医和人类学背景下最可靠的性别决定标志之一。随着锥形束计算机断层扫描（CBCT）的出现，可以获得更准确和群体特异性的形态测量数据。目的：本研究旨在利用锥束计算机断层扫描（CBCT）测量科索沃人口上颌犬齿冠大小的性别二态性。它还评估了在法医案件中确定性别的可能性。材料和方法：回顾性分析科索沃大学临床中心年龄在18-30岁的60名受试者（30名男性，30名女性）的CBCT扫描。测量中远端（MD）和前庭口（VO）牙冠尺寸。统计分析包括描述性统计、独立t检验、科恩效应大小和使用Garn和Lewis公式计算的性别二态性百分比。结果：所有参数均显示显著的性别二态性（p < 0.001），雄性冠状体较大。二态性最高的是左犬VO维（8.92%），其次是右犬VO维（8.87%）。平均性别差异范围为0.597-0.724 mm，效应量较大（Cohen’s d: 1.166-1.435）。MD和VO测量的双边相关性很强（r = 0.961-0.966）。结论：在科索沃人口中，上颌犬科动物表现出明显的性别二态性，其中VO维度比MD维度表现出略大的歧视潜力。这些发现突出了它们在法医性别鉴定中的价值，并为科索沃人口提供了特定的参考数据。

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Acta Stomatologica Croatica DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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2.40

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28.60%

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12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Acta Stomatologica Croatica (ASCRO) is a leading scientific non-profit journal in the field of dental, oral and cranio-facial sciences during the past 44 years in Croatia. ASCRO publishes original scientific and clinical papers, preliminary communications, case reports, book reviews, letters to the editor and news. Review articles are published by invitation from the Editor-in-Chief by acclaimed professionals in distinct fields of dental medicine. All manuscripts are subjected to peer review process.