ArticleJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Prevalence and distribution of shoveling and double shoveling non-metric traits in Mysuru population: A cross sectional study.
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Background: Non-metric dental traits play a pivotal role in anthropological and forensic investigations. Shovel-shaped incisors, in particular, serve as valuable indicators of population affinity and individual identification. This study aimed to assess the frequency and grading of the non-metric shoveling and double shoveling traits in the Mysuru population using the Arizona State University Dental Anthropology System (ASUDAS) scoring criteria. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Mysuru, among 382 individuals (190 males and 192 females) aged 18-40 years. Traits were assessed clinically using ASUDAS plaques. Data were recorded and analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to determine prevalence and statistical significance across gender, arch, quadrant and tooth type Results: Shoveling was highly prevalent in the population (95.5 %), especially in upper central incisors (92.2 %), followed by upper lateral incisors (69.3 %). In contrast, lower anterior teeth exhibited minimal expression (<3 %). Double shoveling was rare, observed in only 1.0 % of individuals. No statistically significant difference in trait prevalence was found between genders or sides (p > 0.05). However, shoveling was significantly more common in the upper arch than the lower (p = 0.000). Grading analysis revealed Grade 1 shoveling as the most common form, particularly in upper central and lateral incisors. Double shoveling was mostly absent, with only trace levels (Grade 1) being noted. Conclusion: The study highlights the prevalence of shoveling, especially in the maxillary anterior teeth among the Mysuru population. The results support the forensic and anthropological value of these traits in personal identification and population studies.
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