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CT and MR imaging used in age estimation: a systematic review.

Authors :
Bjørk MB
Kvaal SI
Source :
The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology [J Forensic Odontostomatol] 2018 May 30; Vol. 36 (1), pp. 14-25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 May 30.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Computer Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may be useful tools in assessment of age of an individual. This article presents a review of published studies using CT or MRI in dental age estimation. They were published between July 2004 and September 2017 investigating different types of teeth, methods and formulae for age estimation. Twenty-seven articles were included. The different studies show good results, and it seems that a combination of different types of teeth, methods (depending on the degree of root formation) and cooperation between different disciplines in the same study gives a higher accuracy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2219-6749
Volume :
36
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29864026