Objective dimension of tooth color in forensic age estimation: An observational study

Teeth are an integral part of facial aesthetics involved in complex social, cultural & psychological interaction. Of all, latest, tooth color measurement has attracted attention the field dentistry for assessing age. To assess correlation between enamel and chronological age to evaluate individual from color. This was a cross sectional study that included total 200 individuals attending outpatient Department Oral Medicine Radiology. The were divided into five groups based on with 40 each group. Inclusion criteria comprised healthy maxillary central, lateral incisor, canine, premolar molar teeth free cavities, fracture, endodontically treated those stain selected. shade recorded using Vitapan classical guide. Firstly, value assessed followed by hue then chroma. Numerical scrutiny conducted Statistical Package Social Sciences. Comparison definite variables done Pearson Chi‑square test. For central incisor common B2 canine all had A3 results obtained statistically significant except premolars most I, II IV, but B1 (yellowish hue) group 2 C2 V results. molars I – IV Natural can be used as effective means estimation.