Age Estimation: a Dental Approach

One of the interesting applications of forensic odontology is age estimation by means of teeth. Age assessment proves to be a critical factor in the victim identification process. Teeth display a number of observable age related variables and they tend to remain intact under circumstances, which might alter or obliterate the rest of the skeleton. The procedures for age determination are complex. Different methods are used to estimate age. The purpose of this article is to familiarize about different techniques used to by means of teeth.