NCJ Number
14723
Journal
Criminologist Volume: 7 Issue: 25 Dated: (SUMMER 1972) Pages: 26-32
Date Published
1972
Length
7 pages
Annotation
PARAMETERS FOR AGE DETERMINATION IN CHILDREN AND IN ADULTS ARE DISCUSSED AND EXAMPLES ARE GIVEN TO ILLUSTRATE THEIR UTILITY.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR RELIES ON THE CRITERIA DEVELOPED BY GUSTAFSON. THESE INVOLVE WEAR OF THE TOOTH, RELATIVE POSITION OF THE GUM, THE AMOUNT OF CEMENTUM AND SECONDARY DENTINE THAT HAS BEEN DEPOSITED, THE TRANSLUCENCY OF THE ROOTS, AND THE DETERIORATION OF THE ROOTS. DENTAL EXAMINATIONS OF AIR-CRASH VICTIMS WHICH LED TO THEIR IDENTIFICATION SERVE AS ILLUSTRATIONS OF THIS TECHNIQUE.