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Age Estimation from Attrition of Permanent Molars
Nuwadatta Subedi1, Mukesh Mallik2, Roshan Kumar Chaudhary3
1Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center Pvt Ltd, Gandaki Province, Pokhara, Nepal.
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
|May 2, 2021
Summary
Dental attrition in molars can estimate adult age. Maxillary teeth, particularly first and second molars, offer more accurate age estimation than mandibular teeth.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Dental Age Estimation
Background:
- Dental attrition of permanent molars is a recognized method for estimating adult age.
- This study aimed to refine age estimation using molar attrition patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy of age estimation based on the average attrition stage of permanent first and second molars.
- To compare the efficacy of maxillary versus mandibular molars for age determination.
Main Methods:
- Examined 451 Nepalese individuals over 20 years old with intact maxillary and mandibular molars.
- Calculated average molar attrition and applied regression analysis for age estimation equations.
Main Results:
- A strong positive correlation was found between age and molar attrition.
- Maxillary molars provided more accurate age estimations (mean difference: 3.82 years) compared to mandibular molars (mean difference: 5.17 years).
- Multivariable regression analysis improved age estimation accuracy.
Conclusions:
- Maxillary first and second permanent molars are superior for dental age estimation.
- Utilizing both maxillary molars enhances the accuracy of age determination.
