2019
DOI: 10.1155/2019/1687345
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Morphometric Study of the Hard Palate and Its Relevance to Dental and Forensic Sciences

Abstract: This study was conducted to identify the morphometric features of the hard palate and to test the reliability of using palatal morphology in sex determination. Three hundred maxillary casts were collected from dental clinics in north Jordan. The age and gender of the patient and the serial number for each cast were recorded. The age range was 6 to 50 years old. A caliper was used to perform the following measurements: the length, width, and depth of the hard palate. In addition, the size, shape, and position o… Show more

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“…Sexual dimorphism is demonstrated by some palatal dimensions, so they can be used as predictors of sex. The sexual dimorphism of palatal dimensions is displayed in adults, and it is also demonstrated in children [ 9 ]. Additionally, sex probably plays an essential role in the determination of palatal dimensions and the changes that occur during developmental growth.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sexual dimorphism is demonstrated by some palatal dimensions, so they can be used as predictors of sex. The sexual dimorphism of palatal dimensions is displayed in adults, and it is also demonstrated in children [ 9 ]. Additionally, sex probably plays an essential role in the determination of palatal dimensions and the changes that occur during developmental growth.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Males had greater width of the hard palate at the rst molars region, and greater values of height of the hard palate at the rst premolars region, corroborating previous studies. 19,20 For facial types, in general, dolichocephalic individuals presented greater height of the hard palate in the rst premolars and molars regions, whereas brachycephalic patients had greater width of the hard palate in the rst premolars region. In view of this result, it is possible to observe the in uence of the vertical growth trend in the shape of the hard palate, since the greater vertical tendency of growth (dolichocephalic) presented greater height of the hard palate, while the greater horizontal tendency (brachycephalic) showed greater width of the hard palate.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Along with variations in vital structures and palatal vault anatomy, the maximum dimensions of soft tissues that can be harvested, in terms of height and length, have been previously reported [ 5 , 7 , 8 ] Similarly, several methods have been described to measure the thickness of the palatal gingival tissues. Transgingival probing is a commonly performed direct method but is invasive in nature and causes considerable patient discomfort, requiring local anesthesia [ 9 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%