Publications by authors named "Boraiah Shivakumar"
Validation of demirjian's 8-teeth method of age estimation in the population of Bengaluru.
J Oral Maxillofac Pathol
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- Demirjian's dental age assessment method uses panoramic radiographs to estimate dental age based on tooth formation stages and has been adapted for the Indian population.
- The study involved evaluating 297 subjects aged 9 to 17 in Bengaluru using this India-specific formula, employing various statistical analyses.
- Results showed a strong correlation between estimated and chronological ages, with errors mostly under 1 year, confirming the reliability of Demirjian's Indian formula for this population.
Introduction: Dental age (DA) assessment is a reliable method for chronological age (CA) estimation used for criminal, forensic, and anthropologic purposes. Age estimation also provides valuable information when the birth date is unavailable, as in case of migrants. Furthermore, the CA of living people is important for employment and marriage purpose.
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