Correlation between dental and skeletal maturity in Korean children based on dental maturity percentile: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The correlation between dental maturity and skeletal maturity has been proposed, but its clinical application remains challenging. Moreover, the varying correlations observed in different studies indicate the necessity for research tailored to specific populations.

Aim

To compare skeletal maturity in Korean children with advanced and delayed dental maturity using dental maturity percentile.

Design

Dental panoramic radiographs and cephalometric radiographs were obtained from 5133 and 395 healthy Korean children aged between 4 and 16 years old. Dental maturity was assessed with Demirjian's method, while skeletal maturity was assessed with the cervical vertebral maturation method. Standard percentile curves were developed through quantile regression. Advanced

SUBMITTER: Ong SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10958867 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature