Review Article

Year : 2018 | Volume : 3 | Issue : 2 | Page : 46 - 49

Challenges in Forensic Odontology Age Estimation Methods

Johanna Namene, Nagabhushana Doggalli

Form the Department of Forensic Odontology, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSSAHER, Mysore, Karnataka, India

Address for correspondence:

Ms. Johanna Namene, E‐mail: jnamene3@gmail.com

Abstract

One of the major roles of the forensic odontologist in identification is age estimation. There are a wide range of methods available in literature for age estimation. Methods have been tested on different populations, modified, and remedied. Contradictions and discrepancies between researchers often occur when the same method is applied and gives different results. There area lot of factors leading to these discrepancies, mainly the lack of standardization of methods and procedures. However, this can be challenging because of differences in population ethnicity. Irrespective of these drawbacks, accuracy and reliability still need to be maintained. This article aims to review the limitations of various techniques used in forensic odontology, challenges faced as well as future recommendations.

Key Words: Age estimation, challenges, forensic odontology, human identification, limitations

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How to cite this article:

Namene J, Doggalli N. Challenges in forensic odontology age estimation methods. Int J Forensic Odontol 2018;3:46-9.