The Effect of Gender on the Linear and Volumetric Changes of Maxillary Permanent Canine Teeth on the Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Hira Manan, Asma Sattar, Munawar Aziz Khattak, Dania Hassan, Bushra Khan and Momena Rashid

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study assessed the impact of gender on the pulp chamber dimensions relative to the tooth crown ratio in permanent maxillary canines using CBCT scans.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Radiology Department of Khyber College of Dentistry and Sardar Begum Dental College, Peshawar, from September 2021 to June 2022.

Methods: Analysis of 180 CBCT radiographs from participants aged 13 to 60 was conducted using non-probability convenience sampling. The study focused on structurally sound maxillary canines, measuring tooth crown length, width, volume, and pulp chamber dimensions. Images were oriented in axial, coronal, and sagittal planes for accuracy. A significance level of p ≤ 0.05 was applied for statistical analysis.

Results: For males, mean values were: crown length (-0.226), width (-0.096), volume (-0.260), and pulp chamber dimensions (-0.143 length, -0.133 width, -0.100 volume), with a mean ratio of (0.094). For females, mean values were: crown length (0.121), width (-0.148), volume (-0.140), and pulp chamber dimensions (-0.077, -0.072, -0.054), with a mean ratio of (0.051). Significant differences in measurements between genders were noted (p = 0.004 for crown; p = 0.005 for pulp).

Conclusion: A statistically significant relationship exists between gender and both crown and pulp chamber volumes.

Key Words: Maxillary Canine, Crown volume, Gender, Pulp chamber volume

Citation of article: Manan H, Sattar A, Khattak MA, Hassan D, Khan B, Rashid M, The Effect of Gender on the Linear and Volumetric Changes of Maxillary Permanent Canine Teeth on the Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Med Forum 2024;35(10):102-105. doi:10.60110/medforum.351023.