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In this Lebanese sample, phase D, which corresponds to complete emergence in the occlusal plane, was not always associated with individuals being 18\u00a0years or older: the 11.9% of males and females in this phase is above the legal age threshold. This technique may serve only as a preliminary tool for estimating the probable age of alleged minors of Lebanese origin, particularly in the context of migrant populations and child marriage contexts. Its application is recommended in accordance with the minimum age principle, as minimum age thresholds have been established for each stage and phase of third molar eruption. 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