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Geometric morphometric analysis of maxillary molar sexual dimorphism: A cross-sectional study.

PloS one · Natarajan S, Ahmed J, Shetty S, Jose NP, Chowdappa S, Carnelio S · 2026-08-07

Geometric morphometric analysis of dental casts identified significant shape differences in maxillary second molars between males and females, but not in first molars, suggesting 3D shape analysis may help assess sexual dimorphism in these teeth.

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