Dental Radiology: An Adjunctive Aid In Age Estimation
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2017-09
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Longdom Publishing SL
Abstract
The concept of using radiographic methods for age estimation has kindled so much interest in the field of forensic dentistry in past few decades. Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the different dental radiographic methods for age estimation and their significance in the field of forensic dentistry. Methodology:- 64 articles were collected after an extensive literature review. Literature survey of these articles was done. Conclusion:-Radiographic methods play an indispensible role in age estimation specifically in living persons because of their non-invasive and non-desrtructive nature. This review paper focus on different radiographic methods and new developments available for radiological dental age estimation and their effective aid in identification and crime investigation.
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Age estimation, Radiographic methods, Forensic Odontology, Identification, Dental Radiology
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Singal Kusum, Neelkamal. Dental Radiology: An Adjunctive Aid In Age Estimation. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2017 Sep; 9(3): 8-11