Estimation of Age from Fusion of Cranial Sutures by Computerized Tomography (CT) Examination

Age estimation plays a critical role in forensic identification, particularly for legal and administrative purposes. Traditionally, age estimation relied on visual examination of cranial sutures, but modern radiological imaging techniques like computerized tomography (CT) scans have enhanced accuracy. This study aimed to assess cranial suture obliteration using a seven-stage scoring system on CT scans to estimate age in the Indian population. A total of 141 subjects were analyzed, and regression models were created for males, females, and the total population. The study found a significant correlation between chronological age and cranial suture oblite ration, with better prediction accuracy in females. Comparison with previous studies showed promising results, although caution is advised in using these models as standalone methods due to their relatively large standard error estimate (SEE). Further research is warranted to refine age estimation techniques from cranial sutures across diverse populations.