Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 8

A Novel Classification Method for Midpalatal Suture Morphology In Indian Population-A CBCT Study

1Senior Lecturer, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2Professor and Head of Department Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Pallikaranai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Online published on 26 September, 2019.

Abstract

The aim of this present study is to classify midpalatal suture morphology in Indian population by CBCT images. MATERIAL AND METHODS: CBCT scan for 40 subjects in the age group of 8 to 25 years were taken for the study. Cross sectional image analysis in axial plane using CBCT was performed and radiographic stages of midpalatal suture maturation were assessed for the above age group of 8–25 yrs, as described in the study by Angeleri et al (AJODO 2013) into stage A/B/C/D/E. RESULTS: Stage A and B typically were observed up to 13 years of age, whereas stage C was noted primarily from 11 to 14 years. Fusion of the palatine (stage D) and maxillary (stage E) regions of the midpalatal suture was completed after 14 years. CONCLUSION: This new non-invasive method of classification might provide reliable parameters for the clinical decision between conventional and surgically assisted RME for adolescent and young adult patients.

Keywords

Mid Palatal Suture, Palate, Sutural Ossification