Age estimation based on the stage of mineralization of third molars on orthopantomograms

The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation among chronological age, sex and stages of mineralization of third molars using orthopantomograms in a Brazilian population. For such purpose, 1,200 orthopantomograms of 9-20-year-old individuals (654 females and 546 males) were examined using as...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Galo, Noemia Pittelli Leite, Leticia de Oliveira Tonin, Ricardo Henrique Alves Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2016-06-01
Series:Bioscience Journal
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Online Access:http://www.seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/32572