An evaluation of dental methods by Lamendin and Prince and Ubelaker for estimation of adult age in a sample of modern Greeks.

摘要: Abstract Teeth can be used as accurate tools in age-at-death estimation forensic cases. No previous data exist on estimating age from teeth a modern Greek population. The aim of this study was to evaluate Lamendin’s and Prince Ubelaker’s ageing methods skeletal sample. In total, 1436 single-rooted 306 adult individuals (161 males 145 females) were examined. Only measurements periodontosis translucency showed positive correlation with age. Results bias – an overestimation for ages under 40 years underestimation over However, the use wider groups proved more appropriate. Low values error observed group middle-aged individuals. conclusion, both considered This provides information about accuracy applicability these dental European populations.