Validity of Demirjian’s and Kohler’s Age Estimation Techniques in Indian Adult Population

DMJ and KHL methods demonstrated reliable accuracy in estimating the chronological age near the legal threshold of 18 years in the Indian population. Tooth 38 (DMJ) and tooth 18 (KHL) showed the highest predictive value and are recommended for forensic use. The study emphasizes the importance of population-specific dental regression models, which can enhance the accuracy and reliability of age estimation in legal and medico-legal contexts, particularly in culturally diverse populations.