Evaluation of Accuracy of Clinical method for Age Estimation in 6–14 Year old Children in Vadodara City: An Institute based Cross-sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.48165/jiafm.2024.46.2(Suppl).14Keywords:
Age estimation, Tooth eruption, Forensic anthropologyAbstract
Age of an individual is important in order to identify a person, living or dead. Unavailability of such important detail mandates estimation of such parameters using different methods. Age estimation using teeth can be highly valuable since teeth are highly durable, resistant to putrefaction, fire, chemicals and shows minimal post mortem destruction. One such age estimation method based on teeth eruption was given by Foti B et al in French Population. However, individual growth factors like genetics, race, ethnicity, tend to exhibit difference in eruption timing and sequence in different population. Hence, the present study aimed to check the accuracy of such models in the Indian subpopulation. And to develop a more accurate and reliable age estimation formula for the children of Vadodara. 80 Children aged 6 – 14 years born in Vadodara were clinically evaluated to check the number of erupted teeth. Foti's clinical method of age estimation based on eruption status of permanent teeth was used to derive the age of each child. A new age estimation formula specific to local population was derived. A comparative evaluation of the Age_New_Formula was done with Foti's equations and chronological age. Statistical analysis revealed higher correlation between chronological age and estimated dental age using Age_New_Formula as compared to original equations given by Foti. Age_New_Formula is based on teeth eruption pattern of the local population. Hence, this equation can be more accurate and reliable for age estimation in 6-12 year of children in Vadodara City.
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