Effect of impaction on the performance of the CBCT-based third molar maturity index (I3M) for the 18-year age threshold
Researchers examined how tooth impaction affects the third molar maturity index (I3M) when determining the 18-year age threshold. The study found that impaction shifts error patterns, leading to misclassifications that must be accounted for in forensic and legal contexts.
Why it matters
Improves the accuracy of dental age estimation methods used in forensic medicine, legal proceedings, and immigration or criminal contexts.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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