Wisdom tooth X-Rays may predict palate maturity, study finds
NCT ID NCT07181707
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looked at 200 healthy people to see if the growth stage of a wisdom tooth can predict how mature the palate bone is. Currently, orthodontists often use a special CT scan to check palate maturity before certain treatments. The researchers wanted to see if a regular panoramic X-ray (which is already common) could give the same information. If the wisdom tooth stage matches the palate stage, it could simplify treatment planning and reduce the need for extra radiation from CT scans.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MATURATION OF THE MIDPALATAL SUTURE AND MAXILLARY THIRD MOLAR MINERALIZATION IN HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Caroline Bertazzon
Nancy, France, 54000, France
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.