Odontometric analysis of permanent mandibular first and second premolars in an Indian population using cone beam computed tomography.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Differences in tooth size across populations can significantly influence dental diagnosis, treatment planning, and forensic identification. Despite its relevance, comprehensive region-specific odontometric data-particularly for the Indian population-remain limited. This study aimed to obtain odontometric measurements of permanent mandibular first and second premolars in the Indian population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and to compare these measurements with Wheeler's dental morphology standards, focusing on crown length, root length, and total tooth length.

Methods

In this retrospective study, 300 high-quality CBCT scans were analyzed. Measurements of crown, root, and overall tooth lengths for mandibular first and second premolars were obtained usi

SUBMITTER: Hamdulay F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12478308 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature