Using the Demirjian method for estimating the dental age of children in Surabaya, Indonesia

• Main Authors: Beshlina Fitri Widayanti Roosyanto Prakoeswa (Author), Arofi Kurniawan (Author), An'nisaa Chusida (Author), Beta Novia Rizky (Author), Anugerah I'zaaz Darmawan (Author), Andini Kamilia Nur Aisyah (Author), Aspalilah Alias (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universitas Airlangga, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 1978-3728; 2442-9740; 10.20473/j.djmkg.v56.i2.p87-91
• Keywords: children; demirjian method; dental age estimation; forensic odontology; panoramic; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Dental Journal, Vol 56, Iss 2, Pp 87-91 (2023)

Background: The Demirjian method is used in assessing the stages of growth and development of teeth to calculate a person's estimated age. In 1973, Demirjian identified the eight stages of tooth growth and development and their respective criteria. Purpose: To analyze the validity of Demirjian's method for estimating dental age among children aged 6-17 years old in Surabaya, Indonesia. Methods: From August-October 2020, 162 panoramic radiographs of patients aged 6-17 years were taken at the radiology department of Airlangga Dental Hospital. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software for different tests, including a paired t test. Results: Using the Demirjian method, there was no significant dissimilarity between chronological age (CA) and estimated dental age (EDA) in the male group. However, a significant dissimilarity was found between CA and EDA in the female group. Conclusion: Demirjian's method can be used as a tool for estimating the dental age of males age 6-17 years old in Surabaya.