title: Variation in Size and Form between Left and Right Maxillary Central Incisor Teeth.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  To compare the variation in size of left and right maxillary central incisors for male patients (using digital calipers of 0.01 mm accuracy). To compare the variation in size of left and right maxillary central incisors for female patients (using digital calipers of 0.01 mm accuracy). To find out the difference between the maxillary central incisors of men and women. Its clinical applicability if difference exists.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 70 dental students of PMNM Dental College and Hospital were selected. Of 70 dental students, 40 male and 30 female were selected. Impressions were made for all subjects, using irreversible hydrocolloid (Algitex, manufacturer DPI, Batch-T-8804) using perforated stock metal trays. The mesiodistal crown width and cervical width were measured for each incisor and recorded separately for left and right teeth. The length was measured for each incisor and recorded separately for left and right maxillary central incisor using digitec height caliper.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean value of maximum crown length of maxillary left central incisor of male was greater in length compared with maxillary right central incisor. Mean value of maximum crown length for male patient right and left side was greater compared with maximum crown length of female patient.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  When compared the dimensions of teeth between two sex, male group shows larger values to female group.
authors: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Jagadguru Murugarajendra Dental College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India.
authors: Suneel V
authors: SV
authors: Vadavadagi
authors: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Jagadguru Murugarajendra Dental College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India.
authors: M N
authors: MN
authors: Hombesh
authors: Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
authors: Gopal Krishna
authors: GK
authors: Choudhury
authors: Reader and PG Guide, Department of Prosthodontics, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Dental College, Kegaon, Solapur, Maharashtra, India.
authors: Sumith
authors: S
authors: Deshpande
authors: Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Jagadguru Murugarajendra Dental College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India.
authors: C V
authors: CV
authors: Anusha
authors: Professor and Head, Department of Conservative, Sri Jagadguru Murugarajendra Dental College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India.
authors: D Kiran
authors: DK
authors: Murthy
keywords: Central incisor; digital vernier caliper; digitec height caliper