Publications by authors named "Melek Ozlem Kolusayın"
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- Forensic autopsies in Turkey involve a divide between forensic medicine and pathology, leading to training challenges for both fields.
- A survey at the 21st National Pathology Congress revealed that 72% of participants lacked interest in post-mortem processes, with only 37% correctly understanding their legal responsibilities in forensic autopsies.
- Despite opportunities to specialize further, the reluctance to pursue forensic medicine as a career among pathologists was notable, indicating a need for better training and engagement in the field.
Radiographic evaluation of mineralization and eruption stages of third molars using dental panoramic radiographies can be an efficient tool for chronological age estimation in both forensic sciences and legal medicine. The third molar tooth is utilized for dental age estimation about the age span of 15-23 years because it represents the only tooth still in development. The aim of this study is to obtain and analyze data regarding third molar development and eruption in Turkish population for dental age estimation.
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