Forensic Dental Age Estimation : Validation of Computed Tomography for Third Molar Demirjian's St… (NCT04907552) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Forensic Dental Age Estimation : Validation of Computed Tomography for Third Molar Demirjian's Staging
France557 participantsStarted 2020-11-01
Plain-language summary
Age can be estimated in different ways by using skeletal age and dental age. Currently, bone age is determine thanks to the wrist x-rayed, and the dental age using variation in mineralization (Demirjian's score) on the dental panoramic (Mincer 1993).
More recently, reviews indicate the Computed tomography (CT) scan of the medial clavicular epiphysics can contribute to improve the accuracy of individual's age estimation (Houpert, 2016).
Furthermore, with the recent advances, the very low dose CT scan acquisitions can be perform with sufficient quality for the teeth analysis.
The goal of this study is to validate the use of dental CT for Demirjdian's staging method.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria:
* Patient aged between 0 and 25 years old
* Complete dental panoramic
* CT scan including mandible and maxilla
* Maximum of 2 months between CT scan and dental panoramic
* Medical imaging available on the PACS
Exclusion criteria:
* Medical imaging missing on the PACS
* Patient refuses to participate
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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