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The relationship between frontal sinus morphology and skeletal maturation.
S K Buyuk, H Simsek1, A Karaman
1Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey, Turkey. dr.huseyinsimsek@gmail.com.
Folia Morphologica
|January 4, 2018
Summary
Frontal sinus dimensions correlate with skeletal maturation stages. This suggests frontal sinus morphology can aid in assessing growth and development in children and adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Anthropology
- Forensic Science
Background:
- Frontal sinus morphology and hand-wrist bone maturation are key indicators of growth.
- Assessing this relationship can provide insights into developmental stages.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between frontal sinus dimensions and hand-wrist skeletal maturation.
- To determine if frontal sinus morphology can be a predictor of growth stages.
Main Methods:
- Utilized postero-anterior (PA) cephalometric radiographs of 220 subjects aged 8-18 years.
- Measured frontal sinus parameters (height, width, area) and assessed skeletal maturation using Fishman's method.
- Analyzed correlations using Kendall tau-b test.
Main Results:
- Males exhibited larger frontal sinus areas and widths than females (p < 0.05).
- Significant differences in frontal sinus parameters were observed across maturation stages in males (p < 0.001).
- Females showed significant correlations between specific frontal sinus dimensions and maturation stages (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Frontal sinus dimensions, measured via PA cephalometric radiographs, show a relationship with skeletal maturation.
- These findings indicate the potential utility of frontal sinuses in determining an individual's growth and development status.
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