Study on Mamelons in Northeastern India
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Nath Anamika, Sonowal Saindhya, Kumar Pawan, Das Ispita
Primary Institution: Tezpur Medical College & Hospital
Hypothesis
Can the presence of mamelons on incisors be used for age estimation in the northeastern population of India?
Conclusion
Estimating age through mamelons on incisors is a promising method in dental anthropology and forensics.
Supporting Evidence
- 60.8% of teeth showed the presence of mamelons.
- Typical Three Mamelon Configurations constituted the majority (53%).
- Significant reduction of mamelons with age was observed.
- Tribal communities showed a higher likelihood of having mamelons.
Takeaway
Mamelons are small bumps on teeth that can help tell how old someone is, especially in kids.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study conducted over three months with participants aged 5-40 years, using convenience sampling and intraoral examinations.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The study used convenience sampling, which may not represent the entire population.
Participant Demographics
Participants aged 5-40 years, including various ethnicities such as Assamese, Tribal, Bengali, and Tea-Tribe.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04
Confidence Interval
[0.013, 0.595]
Statistical Significance
p = 0.04
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