Age estimation by means of teeth
Abstract
In forensic sciences, age estimation is applied mostly when the age of the asylum seekers is unclear especially in cases of the unaccompanied children and in victim identification in reconciling the identity of the deceased. In young individuals the maturation status of teeth as well as eruption of teeth are inspected, and in older individuals degenerative changes like secondary dentine deposits can be evaluated. From a deceased individual, tooth specimens can be extracted for age estimation purposes, which is obviously not possible from a living individual. Age estimation methods by means of the teeth are reviewed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Child Abuse and Related Trauma
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Apollonia – Proceedings of the Finnish Dental Society
- Volume
- 2
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN