Evaluation of a novel palatal suture maturation classification as assessed by cone-beam computed tomography imaging of a pre- and postexpansion treatment cohort

• Published in: The Angle orthodontist Vol. 89; no. 2; pp. 252 - 261
• Main Authors: Isfeld, Darren, Flores-Mir, Carlos, Leon-Salazar, Vladimir, Lagravère, Manuel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists 01.03.2019
• Subjects: Adolescent; Child; Cohort Studies; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Cranial Sutures; Humans; Maxilla; Original; Palatal Expansion Technique; Reproducibility of Results; Retrospective Studies; Suture Techniques; Sutures; Cone-beam computed tomography; Skeletal maturation; Palatal suture

To test the reliability and usefulness of the midpalatal suture maturation classification and methodology proposed in 2013 by Angelieri et al. for successful prediction of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) treatment results. Reliability testing focused on 16 patients aged 9.5-17 years with early mixed...