A forensic aspect of age characteristics of dentine using transversal microradiography: a case report.

Background: Translucency of dentine is the result of occlusion of the corresponding dentinal tubules by a mineral substance which has a refractive index similar to that of the rest of the dentine.

Case Presentation: This case report describes the microradiographic features of an upper cadaveric canine. Transverse microradiograph is one of the methods assessing apical dentine translucency for various dental and medical reasons.

Conclusion: Estimation of age using teeth structures may be of primary value in forensic dentistry, especially when soft tissues are severely destructed.