Open AccessReliability of Third Molar Development for Age Estimation by Radiographic Examination (Demirjian’s Method)
Author(s) -
Sushil Naik,
Swapnil N. Patil,
Seema Kamble,
Tushar Mowade,
Pavan Motghare
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8160.4361
Subject(s) - age groups , molar , dentistry , orthodontics , forensic odontology , medicine , correlation , estimation , permanent teeth , age changes , demography , mathematics , physiology , geometry , management , sociology , economics
Dental age estimation methods are of particular value because teeth are highly resistant to mechanical, chemical, or physical impacts and time. Teeth are the strongest parts in the human body and are therefore very resistant to external influences, such as extreme temperatures, explosions, and other extreme conditions, which make them available for extensive postmortem periods.