Low Levels of Sexual Dimorphism and High Levels of Correlation Within the Human Deciduous Molars From the Ratón Pérez Collection

Aug 21, 2026

The study of deciduous teeth provides insights into early dental development, morphological variation and underlying biological processes, with relevance to oral biology, pediatric dentistry and anthropological research. Here, we analyze the linear dimensions of the largest known sample of associated deciduous molars to investigate patterns of sexual dimorphism, covariation, and developmental integration. Sexual dimorphism is generally low, with significant differences restricted to a small...