Age estimation in older adults: Use of pulp/tooth ratios calculated from tooth sections.
Lori D'OrtenzioTracy L ProwseMichael InskipBonnie KahlonMegan BrickleyPublished in: American journal of physical anthropology (2017)
This study provides a new more accurate method for estimating age-at-death, particularly for individuals in the 50+ age category. Sectioning the teeth and directly measuring exposed pulp chambers results in age estimations that were within ±4.15 years for both modern and archaeological individuals, thus presenting a method that will enhance the ability to age older individuals.