Dental age estimation using radiographic assessment of third molar eruption among 10 & #8211;20-year-old Ugandan population
Conclusions: Given the fact that the percentage of erupted third molars by age 18 was found to be <50% on an average in this Ugandan population, we should reconsider the use of third molar eruption as a definitive tool for age estimation in this population.
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - Category: Dentistry Authors: Annet Mutebi Kutesa Charles Mugisha Rwenyonyi Catherine Lutalo Mwesigwa Mbabali Muhammad Grace Ssanyu Nabaggala Joan Kalyango Source Type: research
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