Radiographic methods: The way forward in age estimation in the Western Cape, South Africa
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https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i05.18247Keywords:
Forensic dentistry, dental age estimation, teethAbstract
Age assessment of human remains is essential in forensic and anthropological settings, based on age-related alterations in bones and teeth. Teeth are crucial for identification, especially in decayed or charred corpses. Gustafson’s approach, frequently employed in the Western Cape, South Africa, has demonstrated inaccuracies among the local population.
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