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Association of Enamel Tooth Color of Central Incisors, Lateral Incisors, and Canines With Age and Gender to Aid in Forensic Identification: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Madhuri S Sale, Chetan Patil, Tanushree Dalvi, Mahesh R Khairnar, Amol Karagir, Anil Patil

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Madhuri S SaleOral Pathology and Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, IND.
Chetan PatilPublic Health Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, IND.
Tanushree DalviPublic Health Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, IND.
Mahesh R KhairnarPublic Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, IND.
Amol KaragirOral Medicine and Radiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, IND.
Anil PatilPediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Sangli, IND.

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Aims and objectives Forensic dentistry plays a crucial role in human identification, and tooth enamel color can serve as a valuable tool in forensic investigations. This cross-sectional study assesses the enamel shade of maxillary central and lateral incisors and canines among different age groups and genders, as well as dietary preferences, to establish patterns that can assist forensic identification. Materials and methods A total of 370 participants were recruited through random sampling at Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Sangli. The VITA classical shade guide (VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany) was used to assess the enamel color under natural daylight conditions. Results Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in enamel shades between males and females but no significant differences based on diet. Conclusions The findings highlight the relevance of enamel shade analysis in forensic identification and emphasize the need for further research to strengthen its applicability in forensic sciences.

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cross-sectional studyenamel colorforensic odontologymaxillary incisors and canineshade guide

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