Estimation of age by mental foramen using CBCT in central India

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https://doi.org/10.15584/ejcem.2023.3.11

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cone-beam computed tomography, forensic science, mental foramina

Abstract

Introduction and aim. This study aims to estimate the age of a population in Central India by analyzing the mental foramen using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The objectives of the study are to determine the parameters for age determination and study bilateral variations in mental foramen dimensions using CBCT.

Material and methods. One hundred and twenty CBCT scans, HD LED monitor, GALAXIS GALLIEOS viewer.

Results. Results from the study show significant values for various parameters such as the upper and lower borders of the mandible and mental foramen. Bilateral variations were also observed. The age regression model indicates a significant correlation between estimated and original ages for individuals aged between 31 to 50 years. While the study only analyzed five parameters of the mental foramen, it suggests that a more comprehensive assessment of mental foramen parameters with a larger sample size can yield more definitive results for age determination.

Conclusion. As only five parameters of mental foramen had been assessed in this retrospective study, so a comprehensive assessment of various other parameters of mental foramen with an increased sample size may be done for more definitive results for gender and age determination.

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2023-09-30

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Bose, S., Sur, J., Khan, F., Dewangan, D., Paul, S., Sawriya, E., & Roul, A. (2023). Estimation of age by mental foramen using CBCT in central India. European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 21(3), 500–505. https://doi.org/10.15584/ejcem.2023.3.11

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