title: A radiographic investigation of third-molar development.
abstract: In view of limited investigations it was considered worthwhile to determine the impact of race, age, and gender on the development and calcification of third molars. Results showed that calcification of third molars could be estimated by observing one quadrant. The crown calcification process begins and is completed earlier in blacks. There were no significant gender differences.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, UNMC College of Dentistry, Lincoln.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gorgani
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: DuBois
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D044383:Black People; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development*; D009329:Nebraska; D009805:Odontogenesis; D011859:Radiography; D012737:Sex Factors; D014074:Tooth Calcification; D014078:Tooth Eruption; D044465:White People; D001741:Black or African American