Is Demirjian's original method really useful for age estimation in a forensic context?
Results show a systematic bias and consistent inaccuracy in estimating age from dental development using Demirjian's original method, making this methodology unsuitable for age estimation in the study sample. These results add to published evidence which suggests that Demirjian's method is not suitable and should be abandoned altogether for forensic age estimation purposes.
Patients with symptoms of EER and evidence of acid reflux have an MI lower than those without at 2 cm above the SCJ, with a trend at 5 cm and 10 cm as well. MI may be a tool to assess presence of GERD in patients presenting with EER symptoms.