Assessment of age of majority by measurement of open apices of the third molars using Cameriere ' s third molar maturity index

Conclusion: The sensitivity of the test for 0.08 value was 74.7% for males and 66% for females. Specificity was 83.6% for males and 79.6% for females. The probability that an Indian individual with an I3M<0.08 in 18 years or older is 78% for males and 70.3% for females. I3Mis efficacious to determine age in Indian population.
Source: Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research