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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Gender and age-related changes in human dentition and the recent advances in gender and dental age estimation methods
Authors
Mrithuniya, Mathibalan, Lavanya Jeya Durga M R, Dr. M Kavitha, Dr. Raghu Dhanapal
Abstract
In the context of human dentition, sexual
dimorphism refers to the anatomical and morphological variations in male and
female teeth that can be attributed to hormonal, genetic, and evolutionary
factors. Males usually have larger teeth and more robust dental structures, and
these differences show up in tooth size, shape, crown dimensions, root
structure, and the timing of tooth eruption. Understanding the gender of
skeletal remains is crucial for anthropological research that examines
population differences in evolution and for clinical dentistry that bases
treatment plans on gender-specific dental traits, particularly when other
skeletal remains are missing or damaged. The human dentition
exhibits agerelated changes in both primary (deciduous) and permanent
teeth, with significant consequences for clinical treatment and dental health.
The current status of sexual dimorphism and the function of DNA
extraction in determining gender and the latest developments in
dental age estimation, with an emphasis on advances in machine learning,
biochemical techniques, and imaging technologies will be covered in this
review.
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Pages:1-6
How to cite this article:
Mrithuniya, Mathibalan, Lavanya Jeya Durga M R, Dr. M Kavitha, Dr. Raghu Dhanapal "Gender and age-related changes in human dentition and the recent advances in gender and dental age estimation methods ". International Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 1-6
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