Comparison of Inter-Canine and Inter-Molar Width as an Aid in Gender Determination: A Preliminary Study

The dentition use in gender determination has been explored and advocated owing to its strength and resistance to various insults. Our aim was to determine and evaluate the usefulness of inter-molar arch width in gender determination. Our objective was to compare these distances in determination of gender and to validate its use as a forensic tool. Fifty subjects were selected and impressions were made for both the arches with alginate. Study models were prepared and used for analysis.