Forensic age estimation in geriatric age group

Abstract

In the geriatric population, forensic age estimation could be essential for insurance-related issues, retirement processes, and work permits. Although cases of forensic age estimation are dominant in adolescents and early adults, nowadays the practice of forensic age determination is increasing in the geriatric population as well. Forensic age estimation, in living and deceased individuals, is among the most commonly studied topics in clinical forensic medicine. However, only few studies have been performed for age estimation in the geriatric population. Based on skeletal bone morphology, skeletal bone radiological traits, chronological dental changes, facial traits, degenerative processes, and automated systems, there are several methods for forensic age estimation in adults and partly in the geriatric population. This paper aims to the draw attention of health-care professionals by discussing methods used for forensic age estimation in the geriatric population.