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: Source Type: research