Abstract :
Background: Sex determination using dental features is primarily based upon the comparison of tooth dimensions in
males and females. Aims and Objectives: To determine the role of inter-canine width in identification of sex of
individuals. Methods: 50 subjects were included in the study. Impressions were taken with alginate and study models
prepared. Inter canine width was measured in all the cases and findings tabulated. Results: Inter canine width for males
were higher than females in both maxilla and mandible. Conclusion: Inter-canine widths can be used as a tool in sex
determination
Keyword :
Maxillary arch, Mandibular arch, Inter-canine arch width, Inter-molar arch width, Gender, Medicolegal case.