YENİ NESİL DENTAL YAŞ TAYİNİ YÖNTEMLERİNE GÜNCEL BİR BAKIŞ: BİR DERLEME

In forensic odontology, dental findings play a significant role in determining age and gender. Due to their anatomical structures and durability, teeth have a critical function in identification, even when exposed to mechanical, chemical, and physical effects. However, most of the estimated dental age determination methods are generally invasive, costly, and require procedures like tooth extraction. Additionally, misinterpretations can occur in 2-dimensional imaging due to distortions and magnifications. Recently, three-dimensional imaging technologies, especially Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), Computed Tomography (CT), and micro-CT, are being used to investigate the potential relationship between the volumetric data of the tooth and pulp and age. CBCT allows researchers to comprehensively evaluate pulp changes and explain the relationship between chronological age and pulp volume. With the 3D images obtained by CBCT, the volumetric measurements of the tooth and pulp can be objectively evaluated and can be used as a criterion for estimated dental age. This review aims to identify, investigate, and summarize the most reliable, practical, and accurate methods for age estimation based on current data and methods.