Accuracy of the cutoff value of the third molar maturity index: an Egyptian study

Accuracy of the cutoff value of the third molar maturity index: an Egyptian study

Abstract Background This study aimed to test the sensitivity and specificity of the third molar maturity index (I3M) cutoff value to discriminate between individuals above and below 18 years of age in an Egyptian sample. Material and methods Digital images of 247 orthopantographs (97 boys and 150 gi...

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Main Authors: Amal A. El-Bakary, Somaia M. El-Azab, Heba M. Abou El Atta, Luz Andrea Velandia Palacio, Roberto Cameriere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-09-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences
Subjects:
Adolescents
Dental age estimation
Egyptians
Third molar maturity index (I3M)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41935-019-0156-0

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