Third-Molar Staging
Definition
Application of Demirjian or similar staging systems to the third molar as the sole developmental indicator available after age 14. Its high variability and frequent agenesis make it a weak standalone indicator for the 15-22 age range.
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- Age Estimation in the Living and the Legal ContextApplication of Demirjian or similar staging systems to the third molar as the sole developmental indicator available after age 14. Its high variability and fre...