Open AccessRadiographic correlation of dental and skeletal age: Third molar, an age indicator
Author(s) -
GN Suma,
B Balaji Rao,
Rajeshwari G Annigeri,
JK Dayashankara Rao,
Sumit Goel
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of forensic dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-2137
pISSN - 0975-1475
DOI - 10.4103/0975-1475.85286
Subject(s) - molar , dentistry , medicine , radiography , mandibular second molar , orthodontics , mandibular third molar , surgery
Age estimation plays a great role in forensic investigations, orthodontic and surgical treatment planning, and tooth transplantation. Teeth offer an excellent material for age determination by stages of development below the age of 25 years and by secondary changes after the age of 25 years. Third molar is often not included for this purpose due to its notorious developmental patterns. The aim of this study was to evaluate the development of third molar anlage in relation to skeletal maturities and the chronological age.