Age estimation through finger radiographs

It is possible to know the chronological age through assessing the skeletal maturity status. Dental radiographs can be used to take the radiographs of the MP3 (middle phalanx of the third finger) region and by knowing the MP3 developmental status through these radiographs, it is possible to arrive at a conclusion regarding the age of the patient. Though this method can be used in adolescent and pubertal age group only, it finds its application in medico legal and forensic cases since it is a simple, non invasive and reliable method of age estimation.