The accuracy of dental panoramic radiography as an indicator of chronological age in Iranian individuals

• Published in: The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology Vol. 25; no. 2; p. 30
• Main Authors: Ardakani, F, Bashardoust, N, Sheikhha, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Australia 01.12.2007
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Age Determination by Teeth; Carpal Bones - diagnostic imaging; Humans; Iran; Molar, Third - diagnostic imaging; Molar, Third - physiology; Odontometry; Radiography, Panoramic

Growth rate is dependent on genetic and environmental factors and varies between the sexes, between individuals of the same population and between populations themselves. There is strong concern over the dental and bone testing procedures conducted to determine the age of young individuals for legal...