A school based study on assessment of age by third molar space in an urban area of Tamil Nadu

Aim: Estimation of the age in living individual by using the third molar space as a criteria was attempted and also the female preponderance in the development of third molar space was verified. students between the age group oral cavity was examined for the development of third molar space behind second permanent molar. Results: It has been observed that third molar space developed in the students between the age group of 14 and 17 years in various percentages and female preponderance is present in 14 16 and17 Year Age Group o f Students.