Assessment of the mineralisation stages of third molars and validation of Mincer et al.’s age estimation method: A retrospective, cross-sectional study in Western India population
Jayasankar P. Pillai,
Vaishali Dodia,
Pooja Monpara
et al.
Abstract:Context:
Age estimation is one of the prime requisites in forensic human identification cases and the criminal justice system. There are several age estimation methods using dental parameters. A method proposed by Mincer et al. which uses the mineralization stages of third molars based on Demirjian’s developmental stages is less tested in the Indian population.
Aim:
The present study aimed to assess the developmental status of the third molars and to ap… Show more
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