| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95729 | Forensic Science International | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The third molars are one of few useful predictors for assessing the degree of maturity in adolescence and young adulthood. It has application in age estimation in the age group of 14-23 years, in general, and in juvenile/adult status prediction, in particular. Using a 10-stage grading of third molars, Gunst et al. developed regression formulae on a large sample of Belgians (n = 2513) for estimating age. Their research has been recommended as a 'reference study' in age estimation guidelines. The present study has ventured to determine if estimating age in Indians using the Belgian formulae produced results comparable to those reported in the Belgian study; in addition, this study attempts to determine if the same formulae predicted juvenile/adult status (age
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Authors
Biyas Bhowmik, Ashith B. Acharya, Venkatesh G. Naikmasur,