Mandibular canine: A tool for sex identification in forensic odontology.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the accuracy of mandibular canine index (MCI) and mandibular mesiodistal odontometrics in sex identification in the age group of 17-25 years in central Indian population.

Materials And Methods: The study sample comprised total 300 individuals (150 males and 150 females) of an age group ranging from 17 to 25 years of central Indian population. The maximum mesiodistal diameter of mandibular canines, the linear distance between the tips of mandibular canines, was measured using digital vernier caliper on the study models.

Detection of and in chronic and aggressive periodontitis patients: A comparative polymerase chain reaction study.

Background: The detection frequency of and in chronic periodontitis (CP) and aggressive periodontitis (AgP) is not explored well in Indian population.

Aim: The study was undertaken to detect and in CP as well as in AgP patients using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and to determine the relationship between the frequency of these two microorganisms and the severity of clinical periodontal parameters.

Materials And Methods: Subgingival plaque samples were collected from ninety participants (thirty CP patients, thirty AgP patients, and thirty healthy participants) and the aforementioned two microorganisms were detected using PCR.