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[Comparative odontometric data between Moroccan and Senegalese].

P I Ngom¹, F Diagne, D Idrissi Ouedghiri

¹Service d'orthodontie, Maroc.

Odonto-Stomatologie Tropicale = Tropical Dental Journal

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The mesiodistal crown diameter of permanent teeth in Senegalese individuals was significantly larger than in Moroccans. Canine tooth size also varied significantly between males and females in both populations.

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Area of Science:

Dental Anthropology
Human Biology

Background:

Mesiodistal crown diameter knowledge is crucial for orthodontics and prosthetic dentistry.
Significant variations in tooth crown dimensions exist across populations due to genetic and environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the mesiodistal crown diameter of permanent teeth between Moroccan and Senegalese populations.
To investigate sex-based differences in tooth dimensions within these populations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 104 pairs of dental study models (54 Moroccan, 50 Senegalese children).
Measurement of mesiodistal dimensions of incisors, canines, premolars, and molars using electronic digital calipers.
Statistical comparison using paired and independent sample t-tests.

Main Results:

No significant differences in mesiodistal diameter between antimeric teeth.
Canine mesiodistal dimension was significantly larger in males than females in both groups.
Isomeric teeth showed a significantly larger mesiodistal crown diameter in the Senegalese compared to the Moroccan population.

Conclusions:

Findings indicate population-specific variations in permanent tooth mesiodistal dimensions.
Further research with larger, non-orthodontic cohorts is recommended for validation.