Abstract :
Objective: Assessment of tooth development to estimate the age of living subjects is
required in various disciplines including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and forensic
dentistry. The most widely used method is the one given by Demirjian et al. in 1973.
This method has been tested only a few times in North Indian children, thus the need
for present study.
Methodology: Seven left mandibular teeth were assessed from 215
orthopantomograms (OPGs) belonging to healthy children aged 6–15 years randomly
selected and were staged according to Demirjian method. Univariate quantitative
analysis was performed.
Keyword :
Age estimation, Chronological age, Dental age, Demirjian method.