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The relationship between obliteration of coronal, sagittal, and lambdoid cranial sutures (ectocranial-endocranial) and biological age: a meta-analysis Satriyo, Juanda; Soedarsono, Nurtami; Auerkari, Elza Ibrahim; Gultom, Ferry Pergamus
Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry Vol 37, No 2 (2025): July 2025
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/pjd.vol37no2.59298

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Introduction: Age estimation using ectocranial and endocranial cranial sutures is an important technique in forensic science and forensic odontology. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the relationship, accuracy, and reliability of this method by reviewing findings from previously published studies. Methods: A systematic search was conducted on electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify relevant research published between 2019 and 2024. Inclusion criteria encompassed original studies that applied cranial suture methods for age estimation on adult human cranial bone samples. Out of 23 identified articles, 7 met the criteria and were included in the quantitative analysis. Results: A moderate to strong positive correlation between the biological age of adults and the closure score of cranial sutures (coronal, sagittal, and lambdoid) both ectocranially and endocranially (r=0.58) with a 95% confidence interval [0.2928,0.7750]. Factors affecting accuracy include population variation, types of sutures evaluated, and scoring methods. Conclusion: This meta-analysis confirms that the cranial suture method has limited utility in forensic age estimation. Nevertheless, this technique can still provide additional information when used in conjunction with other skeletal and dental indicators. Standardization of methodology and further research are needed to improve the accuracy of cranial suture-based age estimation.
Three-dimensional analysis of nasolabial fold depth as a support for facial reconstruction methods for corpse identification: A literature review Apriani, Regina Carsa Bagin; Puspitawati, Ria; Gultom, Ferry Pergamus; Soedarsono, Nurtamy; Yuniastuti, Mindya
Science Midwifery Vol 12 No 2 (2024): June: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v12i2.1533

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Identification of human remains is one of the most important stages in forensic science among the various methods commonly used in the process of identifying unknown human remains. Identification of remains is an issue in both criminal and civil cases. Determining the correct identity of the body is very important in the investigation as a mistake could have fatal consequences. Facial reconstruction is a method that is developing rapidly. The aim of this review is to acknowledge the importance of the nasolabial fold as one of the parameters required for identification using facial reconstruction methods. The depth of soft tissue is important in facial reconstruction. Aging of the face is associated with loss of soft tissue support in the nasolabial sulcus. The nasolabial sulcus is made up of both soft and hard tissue. The depth of the nasolabial sulcus can affect facial expression. 3D computerized facial reconstruction has been developed for a long time, but still requires continuous development using approaches to reconstruct the face. The nasolabial sulcus influences facial expression in facial reconstruction. Technological advances improve or facilitate the work of forensic odontologists, anthropologists, and dentists compared to traditional methods.