Advances in assessment methods of midpalatal suture and its clinical application.
10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20220708-00369
- Author:
Jia Xing LIN
1
;
Chen Xing LYU
1
;
Hong HE
1
Author Information
1. School of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Palatal Expansion Technique;
Cranial Sutures/diagnostic imaging*;
Maxilla/diagnostic imaging*;
Palate/diagnostic imaging*
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2022;57(12):1266-1271
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Rapid palatal expansion is commonly uesd to correct maxillary transverse deficiency. The timing and effects of palatal expansion, and the choice of palatal expansion devices are related to the condition of midpalatal suture. Nowadays, there are several methods to assess the condition of midpalatal suture, including physiological age, skeletal age, occlusal film, CT, ultrasonography and so on. This narrative review seeks to review these methods for assessment of midpalatal suture.