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Cemental annulation as an age criterion in forensic dentistry
Journal of Dental Research
|June 1, 1982
Summary
Aging can be estimated using tooth root annulation counts. This method provides a reliable age estimation technique for forensic anthropology and archaeological studies.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Dental Anatomy
- Aging Studies
Background:
- Accurate age estimation is crucial in forensic and archaeological contexts.
- Dental structures offer potential markers for age determination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of tooth root annulation counts for estimating chronological age.
- To establish a method for age assessment in human remains.
Main Methods:
- Obtained intact teeth from three cadavers (ages 56, 67, 76).
- Prepared 100-150 micrometer root cross-sections using a diamond saw.
- Stained sections, mounted on slides, and examined under a light microscope.
- Calculated age by adding tooth eruption years to the annulation count.
Main Results:
- Tooth root annulation counts were analyzed in relation to known chronological ages.
- The study demonstrated a correlation between annulation counts and age.
Conclusions:
- Tooth root annulation counting is a viable method for estimating age at death.
- This technique can be applied in forensic and archaeological investigations for age assessment.