Third molar cut-off value in assessing the legal age of 18 in Saudi population

AlQahtani, Sakher; Kawthar, Alemad; Alaraik, Ayman; AlShalan, Ahmad

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.01.004

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“…A total of 22 research studies were identified and were included in the critical literature review. 2,12,16,19,21–38 In Table 1, the main findings of the 22 studies are summarised, including country, sample size (male and female), age range, sensitivity, specificity and data accuracy according to sex and 95% confidence interval.…”

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Third molar maturity index and legal age in different ethnic populations: Accuracy of Cameriere’s method

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Molar development is widely accepted as a reliable indicator of chronological age in a forensic context. A quantitative method for age estimation has been proposed by Cameriere et al. based on the relationship between chronological age and the third molar maturity index (I3M), which is the ratio between the two apical pulp widths and the total tooth length. Cameriere’s cut off value of 0.08 was found to be a reliable tool in assessing the threshold of 18 years of age. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the I3M in different ethnic populations focusing on its specificity (subjects correctly classified as <18 years based on I3M >0.08) and sensitivity (subjects correctly classified as ≥18 years based on I3M <0.08). A review of 22 scientific articles was performed, representing data from panoramic radiographs of 12,286 individuals (5723 males and 6563 females) from all over the world, including some ethnical subgroups. The I3M showed an overall sensitivity for both sexes ranging from 51.8% to 93.4% and a specificity ranging from 86.2% to 100%. The proportion of correctly classified individuals ranged from 74% to 95%. These results can be useful to refer the age estimation with the margin of error of subjects correctly classified as minors (specificity) or adults (sensitivity), according to sex, ethnicity and geographical distribution. The I3M can be considered a suitable method for estimating adulthood in forensic settings, regardless of sex. However, ethnic group can affect the accuracy.

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Third molar maturity index and legal age in different ethnic populations: Accuracy of Cameriere’s method

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“…In forensic dentistry, dental age estimation contributes to establishing biological profiles of deceased victims 6–10 – for human identification cases, and enables expertise based on age for civil purposes, such as in case of adoption and asylum seekers 11–15 . Most of the studies in the field sampled subjects with no systemic or genetic alterations 11,16,18 . Consequently, the scientific literature behind subjects with such alterations remained scarce 27,31 .…”

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“…Together with sex, stature, and ancestry, age builds up a biological profile of the deceased 6–10 . In the living, it also contributes to human identification in the forensic field, especially when it comes to asylum seekers 11–15 and alleged minor offenders 16–18 . From a clinical perspective, dental age estimation supports treatment planning in orthodontics, orthopedics, and pediatrics 19,20 …”

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Radiographic analysis of dental maturation in children with amelogenesis imperfecta: A case‐control study

Gabardo¹,

Maciel²,

Franco

et al. 2020

Special Care in Dentistry

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Aims:To assess dental maturation in children with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) and compare their estimated dental age with the age of non-AI children. Methods and results:Panoramic radiographs of children with (n = 27) and without (n = 54) AI were retrospectively collected in the ratio of 1:2. The former consisted of case group, while the latter figured as control group. Both groups were paired by sex and age (P > .05). Dental maturation was assessed in each radiograph using Demirjian's staging technique and Willems' method. Intra-and interexaminer reproducibility reached >0.8. The mean estimated dental age in subjects with AI was 12.5 ± 2.69 years, while in subjects without AI it was 11.73 ± 2.48 years (P = .21). The comparison of mean chronological (12.26 ± 2.6 years) and estimated dental age (12.5 ± 2.69 years) in subjects with AI did not reveal statistically significant differences (P = .38). Conclusion:This study highlights the similarity of dental maturation between subjects with and without AI from the radiographic perspective of crown-root formation.

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“…The infection, once established, may persist for long periods in women. Asymptomatic T. vaginalis infections are well documented; up to 25 to 50% of infected women do not show clinical signs [32]. However, women can also develop symptoms that may be cyclic and often become worse during menstruation.…”

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“…Consequently, T. vaginalis reproduction and attachment to the vaginal epithelium are promoted, resulting in the worsening of symptoms [36]. Even if trichomoniasis usually remains localized in the lower part of the urogenital area, it can occasionally provoke adnexitis or pyosalpinx and may potentially have serious sequelae in women, especially during pregnancy [32].…”

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Trichomonas Vaginalis: A Review of Its Epidemiologic, Clinical and Treatment Challenges in Nigeria

Ugbede¹,

Joseph²,

Gloria³

et al. 2019

SARJPS

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Trichomonas vaginalis is a flagellated parasite that causes sexually transmitted infections mainly in women. The disease found with other sexually transmitted infections such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Herpes simplex virus type II is a sensitive marker of highly sexual behaviour. It causes pelvic inflammatory disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The parasite, T. vaginalis, causes Trichomoniasis, a disease with significant medical, social and economic implications. The data presented in this report showed that Trichomoniasis caused by T. vaginalis remains the only reported sexually transmitted parasitic disease in Nigeria. The progressive abandoning of condom use relative to discomfort and linked to forgetting the risk of Trichomonas vaginalis and the increase of poverty may partially explain the increase in the annual number of urinogenital trichomoniasis cases in Nigeria. Metronidazole has been the treatment of choice for women for decades, and single dose has been considered the first line of therapy. However, high rate of retest positive are found among T. vaginalis infected person after single dose of Metronidazole treatment. Evidence from the review indicates the need for the concern stakeholders to attempt a holistic approach towards eradicating the disease in our environment.

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Third molar cut-off value in assessing the legal age of 18 in Saudi population

Cited by 41 publications

References 16 publications

Third molar maturity index and legal age in different ethnic populations: Accuracy of Cameriere’s method

Third molar maturity index and legal age in different ethnic populations: Accuracy of Cameriere’s method

Radiographic analysis of dental maturation in children with amelogenesis imperfecta: A case‐control study

Trichomonas Vaginalis: A Review of Its Epidemiologic, Clinical and Treatment Challenges in Nigeria

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