Evaluating midpalatal suture maturation using cone-beam computed tomography in East Asian individuals aged 16–50 years
The high prevalence of Stage C maturation suggests that nonsurgical expansion may still be viable, even in older adults. MPS maturation may show a notable shift from Stage C to Stage E around the age of 36, indicating a possible turning point.
Authors
- Wen-Hao Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6536-7610)
- Nan Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1265-3087)
- Niansong Ye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6371-6167)
- Zhengxian Zhu
Institutions
- Shanghai Stomatological Hospital (CN)
- Shanghai Huangpu District Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06883-6
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.03