Mann u.a.: Maxillary Suture Obliteration. Aging the Human Skeleton Based on Intact or Fragmentary Maxilla, 1987.

Robert W. Mann, S. A. Symes, M. S. Bass: Maxillary Suture Obliteration. Aging the Human Skeleton Based on Intact or Fragmentary Maxilla, in: American Academy of Forensic Sciences (Hg.): Journal of Forensic Science, Bd. 32, Heft 1, 01.01.1987, S. 148–157.

Obliteration of the four sutures of the bony palate is examined to determine its value as an age indicator. Thirty-six maxillae from a predominately white series representing both sexes and a wide variety of ages are studied. It is concluded that the amount of obliteration of these sutures is useful in estimating general biological age. (Source: Website ASTM International, last access 6.12.2022)