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Bone Age Estimation for Males and Females

The document outlines age estimation methods based on X-ray analysis of skeletal features, specifically focusing on the eruption and fusion of molars and shoulder joint components. It provides age ranges for males and females, indicating the completion of processes and the appearance of skeletal features. Key indicators for age estimation include the eruption of molars and the fusion status of the humerus, acromion, and coracoid processes.

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Bone Age Estimation for Males and Females

The document outlines age estimation methods based on X-ray analysis of skeletal features, specifically focusing on the eruption and fusion of molars and shoulder joint components. It provides age ranges for males and females, indicating the completion of processes and the appearance of skeletal features. Key indicators for age estimation include the eruption of molars and the fusion status of the humerus, acromion, and coracoid processes.

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AGE

ESTIMATION
• These are for the males, reduce 1 year for the females
• If the process is complete – write the > lower limit , and if not , write the
< upper limit
• Result : Consider the less of less than , and more of more than ; and if it’s
a single digit without a range , write the age +/- 1 years
• Union of epiphysis with
metaphysis is called
fusion
• Only when 100% fusion
takes place, they’re
considered united
1. X-RAY OF SKULL ( LATERAL VIEW, WITH MOUTH WIDE
OPEN) :
Appearance
i. Eruption of 2nd union/ /eruption
calcification
molar into the 12-14 yrs 14-16 yrs
oral cavity 2nd M ,
with root Appeared + calcified,
Root formed
formation Above 14 yrs

3rd M,
Crown seen
ii. Eruption of 3rd Less than 25yrs
molar (crown 17-25 yrs 18-25 yrs
deep within
the gums)
3rd M,
Crown embedded
within the gums
Less than 25 yrs
3rd M,
Crown erupted
More than 17yrs
(process
complete so
lower limit)

2nd M,
Root formed,
Erupted,
More than 12 yrs
(process complete)

3rd M,
Eruption appeared,
Crown - Deep
embedded in gums Articular ridge
Less than 25yrs (gumline)
(as process not
complete)

2nd M
Eruption complete,root formed
More than 12 yrs ( process complete)
2. X-RAY OF RIGHT SHOULDER JOINT ( ANTEROPOSTERIOR VIEW)

Appearance union

i. Head of 5 yrs 18-19 yrs


Humerus

ii. Acromion 14-15 yrs 17-18 yrs


process

iii. Coracoid 10-11 yrs 16 yrs


process
Head of humerus,
Appeared : >5yrs
Union complete : > 18yrs

Head of humerus,
Appeared: >5yrs
NON-FUSED=not united yet
(process not complete,upper
limit) : <19 yrs
Head of humerus, Head of humerus,
Appeared : >5yrs Appeared : >5yrs
NON-FUSED (radioluscent line) = process 100%FUSED = UNITED (no radioluscent line) =
incomplete = upper limit = <19yrs process complete = lower limit = >18yrs
NOT
UNITED

Head of humerus Coracoid process Acromion process

Appeared : >1yrs Not appeared : <11yrs Not appeared : <15yrs

Not fused : <19yrs


(not complete,
So upper limit)
acromion

Acromion
not fused

Humerus
fused
coracoid

Head of humerus Acromion process Coracoid process

Appeared : >5yrs >14yrs >10yrs


Fused: >18yrs not fused, <18 not fused, <16

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