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Dental age estimation using radiographic assessment of third molar eruption among 10–20-year-old Ugandan population

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: This study aimed at establishing the age for third molar eruption among Ugandans aged 10-20 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS: -test. RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Given the fact that the percentage of erupted third molars by age 18 was found to be <50% on an average in this Ugandan population, we should reconsider the use of third molar eruption as a definitive tool for age estimation in this population.

Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jfo.jfds_34_19

Authors: AnnetMutebi Kutesa, CharlesMugisha Rwenyonyi, CatherineLutalo Mwesigwa, Mbabali Muhammad, GraceSsanyu Nabaggala, Joan Kalyango

Institution: Makerere University

Language: English

Topic: Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies

Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Fogarty International Center, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities