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Western Saudi adolescent age estimation utilising third molar development.

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Third molar development in Western Saudi adolescents provides reliable age estimation data. This study found males develop teeth earlier than females, with most individuals over 18 reaching stage "H".

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Dental Development
  • Human Osteology

Background:

  • Accurate age estimation is crucial in forensic and anthropological contexts.
  • Third molar (wisdom tooth) development is a widely studied indicator for assessing skeletal maturity.
  • Establishing population-specific reference data is essential for reliable age assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish reference data for third molar morphology and development in Western Saudi adolescents aged 14-23 years.
  • To evaluate the reliability of third molar development for age estimation in this specific demographic.
  • To identify potential sex-based differences in developmental timing.

Main Methods:

  • Orthopantomograms of 130 Western Saudi adolescents (males and females) were analyzed.
  • Stages of third molar development were systematically evaluated.
  • Chronological age was compared with age estimated from third molar development.

Main Results:

  • The mean estimated age (219.7 months) differed significantly (P < 0.05) from the mean chronological age (226.5 months).
  • 28.5% of participants had their age estimated within ±12 months of their chronological age.
  • Males reached developmental stages earlier than females, and left-right symmetry differences were noted, higher in the maxilla (92%) than mandible (82%).

Conclusions:

  • Third molar tooth development serves as a reliable method for estimating mean age and age range in individuals with unknown chronological age.
  • The findings provide valuable demographic-specific data for forensic age assessment.
  • Further research with larger populations is recommended for enhanced statistical accuracy.