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Correlation Between the Midpalatal Suture Maturity and the Maxillary Third Molar Mineralization: a CBCT Study

NCT07181707 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2026-04-30

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Assessing the maturation of the mid-palatal suture is an essential criterion for orthodontic decision-making. However, from a CBCT according to Angelieri's classification , it remains difficult for the practitioner's untrained eye.

As profile teleradiographs are almost routinely performed in orthodontic check-ups, numerous studies have looked for a correlation between the stage of maturation of the palatal suture and that of the cervical vertebrae. Some have also looked for a link with mineralization of mandibular third or second molars according to Demirjian's classification.

These techniques would provide a reliable and reproducible method without the use of CBCT.

In our study, the investigators will be looking for a correlation with mineralization of the maxillary third molar according to Nolla's classification. The latter has become common in practice and easy to apply on an orthopantomogram.

This would simplify decision-making without the need for a CBCT, but by using the orthopantomogram which is already routinely performed during the assessment.

Conditions

  • Maturation of the Midpalatal Suture and Maxillary Third Molar Mineralization in Healthy Individuals

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Central Hospital, Nancy, France

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bart VANDE VANNET, PhD · Central Hospital, Nancy, France

Eligibility

Min Age
9 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-03-26
Completion
2026-03-26

Countries

  • France

Study Locations

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