This systematic review evaluates dental age estimation methods for reliability against Cameriere's index in young populations, indicating its superiority.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of various dental age estimation methods in comparison with Cameriere’s third molar maturity index. Methods: Databases including PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and EBSCOhost were searched. Five eligible studies published between 2013 and 2025 were included. Results: Cameriere’s third molar maturity index demonstrated superior accuracy in adolescent and young adult populations compared to alternative methods. Conclusions: Cameriere’s method remains the most reliable tool for forensic dental age estimation in young populations.
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