Tooth Coronal Index: A Novel Tool For Age Estimation on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

Objective: To evaluate dental age assessment reliability through Tooth Coronal Index (TCI) method. Material and Methods: The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of 160 individuals aged between 20-70 years were analyzed in the present study. height crown, i.e., coronal height, pulp cavity, cavity mandibular second premolars first molars calculated then TCI was measured. actual a subject compared with tooth acquired data subjected to Pearson’s correlation unpaired t-tests. Results: Negative observed real molar (r = -0.094, p=0.382) premolar -0.176, p=0.0961. Statistically significant difference for (p<0.001). Conclusion: index has potential estimate an individual on CBCT scans. It is simple, cost-effective than histological methods can be applied both living unknown dead.