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1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine Damascus University, Damascus, Syria, Phone: +963988845280,
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|July 1, 2018
Summary
Skeletal age determination shows strong agreement between the middle phalanx of the third finger (MP3) method and cervical vertebral volume parameters (CVVP), particularly in the 4th vertebra. This correlation aids orthopedic treatment and orthognathic surgery planning.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Imaging
- Skeletal Biology and Maturation
Background:
- Accurate skeletal maturity assessment is crucial for orthopedic treatments and orthognathic surgery.
- Quantitative methods for determining skeletal age are increasingly important in clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the correlation between the middle phalanx of the third finger (MP3) method and cervical vertebral volume parameters (CVVP) for skeletal age determination.
- To compare the efficacy of MP3 staging and CVVP analysis in assessing skeletal maturity.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 50 participants (21 boys, 29 girls) aged 8-16 years.
- Analysis of 100 MP3 radiographs and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans.
- Evaluation of MP3 maturation stages (Perinetti method) and CVVP using Mimics Medical software, with statistical analysis including ANOVA and Spearman correlation.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in CVVP were observed between MP3-I stage and earlier stages, with the highest values noted for the 4th vertebra.
- A strong positive correlation was found between MP3 stages and CVVP, especially for the 4th vertebra.
- The correlation was stronger in girls compared to boys for the 2nd vertebra.
Conclusions:
- A significant level of agreement exists between the MP3 method and CVVP, particularly when analyzing the 4th vertebra.
- Measuring the volume of the 4th cervical vertebra offers a simple, quantitative method for assessing skeletal maturity in orthodontic patients.
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