Chronological table of third molar mineralization in a survey in the state of Alagoas, Brazil
Braz. j. oral sci
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9(4): 488-492, Oct.-Dec. 2010. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: lil-582283
ABSTRACT
Aim:
The aim of this study was to develop an age estimation table based on mineralization stages of third molars in a survey in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. Forensic dentistry has largely contributed to solve age estimation cases. Radiographic study on tooth mineralization stages has shown major importance on age estimation with forensic application.Methods:
This investigation was a crosssectional study developed at the clinic of the local branch of the Brazilian Dental Association in Alagoas. Three hundred and twelve patients of both genders aged 9 to 21 years were enrolled. Three calibrated examiners (kappa=0.789, p<0.001) determined the mineralization stages of each third molar from radiographs collected in the survey. The age of each patient was also recorded.Results:
A third molar chronological mineralization table based on the studys survey was developed. There was correlation (Spearman=0.869; p<0.01) between real and estimated ages, mainly when both upper and lower third molars were considered together.Conclusions:
It is important to develop regional age estimation tables based on local surveys mainly considering ages of forensic interest.
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Asunto principal:
Calcificación de Dientes
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Determinación de la Edad por los Dientes
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Radiografía Panorámica
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Tercer Molar
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Niño
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Femenino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Federal University of Pernambuco/BR
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Institute of Forensic Medicine/BR
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State University of Alagoas/BR
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University of Pernambuco/BR
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