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Age Estimation Using the Cameriere Methods of Open Apices: A Meta-Analysis
Sorin Hostiuc1, Ioana Diaconescu2, Mugurel Constantin Rusu3
1Department of Legal Medicine and Bioethics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 042122 Bucharest, Romania.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 6, 2021
Summary
The Cameriere method accurately estimates chronological age from dental development in open apices, with average differences under one year for both boys and girls. This method is reliable for forensic age assessment in the 7-14 age range.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Odontology
- Human Growth and Development
Background:
- Accurate age estimation is crucial in forensic science.
- Dental age assessment using open apices is a common method.
- The variability and accuracy of the Cameriere method require further evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the variability in the mean difference between chronological and dental age using the Cameriere method.
- To test the accuracy of the Cameriere method across different age groups.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting chronological age, dental age, and gender.
- Random-effects modeling was employed to analyze the data.
- Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger's regression test.
Main Results:
- The average difference between chronological and dental age was 0.44 years in boys and 0.34 years in girls.
- Statistically significant differences were observed in the 6-7 and 14-15 year age groups.
- The Cameriere method demonstrated an estimation error of less than one year.
Conclusions:
- The Cameriere method for dental age estimation using open apices is accurate for forensic applications.
- The method is particularly reliable within the 7-14 age interval.
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