Midpalatal suture maturation stage assessment in adolescents and young adults using cone-beam computed tomography

ConclusionsThe possibility to find open midpalatal suture in post-adolescents and young adults is greater than the orthodontists considered years ago. Furthermore, men are more likely to find midpalatal suture opening. These implications might be considered by the orthodontists when maxillary expansion is required. Besides, the ossification of the middle palatal suture is very variable, and therefore, the use of CBCT might be recommended to clarify this possibility.

Source: Progress in Orthodontics - October 7, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research