Open AccessOlze et al. stages of radiographic visibility of root pulp and cameriere's third molar maturity index to estimate legal adult age in Hyderabad population
Author(s) -
G Kiran Kumar,
Dumpala Rakesh Kumar,
Ganesh Kulkarni,
Sudheer B. Balla,
N D V N Shyam,
Yashovardhan Naishadham
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of forensic dental sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-2137
pISSN - 0975-1475
DOI - 10.4103/jfo.jfds_40_19
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , molar , forensic dentistry , forensic science , maturity (psychological) , radiography , pulp (tooth) , orthodontics , veterinary medicine , surgery , psychology , developmental psychology
Predicting one's attainment of age of majority is a controversial issue and considered as important aspect in medicolegal cases. In India, individuals older than 18 years of age have full capacity regarding civil conduct and are tried as adults for criminal charges.