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@article{188466,
        author = {Bhoomika A R and Dr Kiran Kumar M.P},
        title = {ESTIMATION OF AGE OF A PERSON BY CRANIAL SUTURE CLOSING PATTERN},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {1883-1888},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188466},
        abstract = {Age estimation from skeletal remains is a fundamental task in forensic anthropology, bioarcheology, and medico-legal investigations. Cranial suture closure, a long-debated marker of age progression, presents a potential avenue for estimation—particularly in cases where other skeletal indicators are absent or damaged. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between ectocranial suture closure and chronological age using adult human skulls. Employing the AcsádiNemeskéri scoring system, the degree of closure at selected suture sites (sagittal, coronal, and lambdoid) was quantified across a sample of 15 documented skulls. Statistical analyses, including Pearson’s correlation and Chi- square tests, revealed a significant association between suture closure stages— particularly at the Pars Bregmatica region—and advancing age (p = 0.016), supporting its value as a supplementary age estimation tool. Results showed that sutures progressively close with age, with early closure (scores 0–1) dominant in individuals aged 20–30 years and complete obliteration (score 3) observed in individuals above 50 years. While inter-individual variability and sample size limit universal applicability, the study confirms that cranial sutures, when scored systematically and interpreted cautiously, can contribute meaningful data in forensic and anthropological contexts. Furthermore, the research highlights the importance of region- specific reference data and advocates for the integration of suture analysis into multifactorial age estimation models. Overall, this dissertation reasserts the relevance of cranial suture closure as a non-invasive, accessible, and contextually valuable method for age estimation.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {December},
        }