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Modification of Kvaal Method for Age Estimation

Rajnish Jain , *Rajnish Jain , **Balwant Rai

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Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology 1(1):p 5-8, July-September 2008. | DOI:

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Age calculation has become increasingly important in forensic dentistry. The method for dental age calculation is based only on radiological measurements in periapical dental radiographs. The purpose of the present study was application of Kvaal technique for age estimation from orthopantograms. On calculating age based on measurements of all six teeth or three maxillary teeth, no significant differences were found between the chronological age and calculated age. Kvaal’s technique may be applied for age estimation from orthopantograms while keeping suitable an criteria and good quality radiographs.

Keywords Forensic dentistry, orthopantograms, kvaal technique, age estimation.
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