Assessment of midpalatal suture maturation is crucial before deciding which type of
maxillary expansion technique will be performed to treat transverse discrepancies. In 2013 …

Miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) produces effective and stable
correction of transverse maxillary deficiency in skeletally mature adolescents and adults …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the midpalatal suture maturation stages in
adolescents and young adults using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods …

Introduction In this study, we aimed at evaluating the maturation stage of the midpalatal
suture based on its morphology, using cone-beam computed tomography images in young …

Background To investigate the relationship between the morphological maturation stages of
the midpalatal suture and its bone densities. Methods The sample consisted of 91 subjects …

Aim To systematically review and analyse the available evidence and assess if a correlation
exists in children and young adults between the chronological age and the degree of …

Introduction This study aimed to evaluate the midpalatal suture (MPS) maturation stages
using the cone-beam computed tomography classification method in Chinese children aged …

Objectives: To assess reliability and reproducibility of the individual assessment of
midpalatal suture maturation in computed tomography among orthodontists and radiologists …

Objectives The selection of treatment for maxillary expansion is closely related to the
calcification degree of the midpalatal suture. A classification method for individual …

Introduction: Crossbite is a common malocclusion with a 7-23% prevalence rate. Treatment
is based on the expansion of the mid-palatal suture (MPS) with Rapid Palatal Expansion …