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Correlation of skeletal development and midpalatal suture maturation
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey. yasinhezenci@hotmail.com.
European Journal of Medical Research
|September 16, 2024
Summary
The midpalatal suture (MPS) fusion typically occurs after cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) stage 4. CVM stages can help predict MPS maturation, with significant correlations found between skeletal development and suture maturation.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry and Orthodontics
- Radiology and Imaging
Background:
- Assessing midpalatal suture (MPS) maturation is crucial for orthodontic treatment planning.
- Cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) is a widely used indicator of skeletal development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relationship between midpalatal suture (MPS) maturation and cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) stages using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Main Methods:
- CBCT images of 130 individuals (ages 9.56-25.05) were analyzed.
- MPS maturation and CVM stages were assessed using i-CAT Vision and ImageJ software.
- Spearman correlation and positive likelihood ratio tests were employed to evaluate the relationships.
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between CVM and MPS maturation stages (r=0.858).
- CVM stages CS2, CS4, and CS6 showed positive likelihood ratios for MPS maturation stages B, D, and E, respectively.
- MPS fusion is more likely to occur after CVM stage CS4, with partial or complete fusion indicated by CS5.
Conclusions:
- A significant relationship exists between skeletal developmental stages and suture maturation.
- CVM stages can serve as preliminary indicators for MPS maturation stages.
- Understanding this relationship aids in optimizing orthodontic treatment timing.
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