A new CBCT evaluation for individual assessment of midpalatal suture maturation: a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The maturation of the midpalatal suture is a critical factor in determining the most appropriate maxillary expansion technique. Angelieri et al. introduced a CBCT-based staging system that shifted the focus from chronological age to individual anatomical assessment. However, inter-examiner variability and challenges in evaluating intermediate stages (C and D) have raised concerns about the diagnostic reliability of axial-only CBCT analysis. This study investigates whether the addition of standardized coronal CBCT sections to traditional axial assessment can improve diagnostic precision - particularly in borderline cases - by revealing morphological variations that may not be evident in axial views alone.

Materials and methods

34 CBCT scans were retrospectively a

SUBMITTER: Boggio A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12855418 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature