Abstract

Age estimation in children is not only important in clinically dentistry but also in forensic dentistry. The orthopantomograph samples of 25 healthy children (13 boys: 12 girls) aged between 5-15 years was selected and applied BR regression equation. I observed that underestimation of age in boys and overestimation in girls as compared to their chronological age.

Keywords:  Forensic dentistry, BR regression equation.