Sexual dimorphism in the permanent maxillary first molar in a population of Maharashtrian ancestry: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Teeth, being the most stable tissues in the body, can serve as excellent sources in forensic investigations. Tooth size standards based on odontometric investigations can be used for sex determination. The aim of this study was to evaluate the existence of sexual dimorphism in the buccolingual and mesiodistal dimensions of permanent maxillary first molars in a population of Maharashtrian ancestry.

The Diagnostic Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry for Assessing Pulp Vitality: A Systematic Review.

This review was performed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of pulse oximetry (PO) in patients with apical periodontitis (AP) or undergoing an endodontic treatment. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis-Diagnostic Test Accuracy (PRISMA-DTA) checklist was followed to carry out this review. The diagnostic potential of pulse oximetry for pulp vitality status was studied through databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, EBSCOhost from 2000 to 2024.

Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of Gingiva: A Rare Case Report.

Fibrous histiocytoma is a benign soft-tissue neoplasm that commonly involves the dermis. It is rare in the oral cavity. This lesion creates a diagnostic dilemma due to its nonspecific clinical appearance and microscopic similarities with other benign fibrous tissue lesions.

Gender Identification by Fingerprint Pattern and Salivary Blood Group Antigen Expression: A Forensic Approach.

Introduction Fingerprints found at the crime scene are important and valuable evidence, as they are unique to every individual. Determining the blood group from the blood samples obtained at the site of the crime helps in identifying a person. However, where blood stains are not available, saliva obtained at the crime site can be used to identify the victim.