SynthesisEuropean journal of orthodontics2022
Chronological age range estimation of cervical vertebral maturation using Baccetti method: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Cranial Base Characteristics in Growing Patients With Class III Skeletal Pattern: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
- Radiographic choice for skeletal maturation assessment: a systematic review of Cervical Vertebrae Method and Middle Phalanx Method.Oral radiology · 2026Pooled it
- Comparison of cervical vertebral maturation, hand wrist skeletal maturity indicators, and dental age in growing patients: A retrospective study.Journal of orthodontic science · 2026Article
- Bone age and dental age to assess criminal responsibility: Part I.International journal of legal medicine · 2025Article
- Radiologic assessment of third molar development and cervical vertebral maturation to validate age of majority in a Mexican population.International journal of legal medicine · 2025Article
- Correlation Between Dental Age, Chronological Age, and Cervical Vertebral Maturation in Patients with Class II Malocclusion: A Retrospective Study in a Romanian Population Group.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Advanced or delayed? a retrospective study of skeletal maturation in children with a cleft lip and palate.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Analysis of the Relationship Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Dento-Skeletal Maturation: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Incisor and Soft Tissue Characteristics of Adult Bimaxillary Protrusion Patients among Different Skeletal Anteroposterior Classifications.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Correlation between salivary dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) levels and cervical vertebral maturation in Saudi individuals.The Saudi dental journal · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe timing of growth is a key factor for correct orthodontic treatment planning. Cervical vertebrae maturation (CVM) is no exception, although the reported chronological ages vary in the literature.
objectiveWe aimed to estimate the average chronological age for each Baccetti's CVM staging. SEARCH
methodsSearch on MEDLINE-PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, Google Scholar, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) was conducted until July 2021. The review was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. SELECTION CRITERIA: Observational or interventional studies reporting chronological age classified through Baccetti's CVM method were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Methodological quality was assessed, and pooled estimates were carried out through random-effects meta-analysis of single means. The impact of sex and continent were also investigated through subgroup analyses.
resultsForty-one studies were included (9867 participants, 4151 men, and 5716 women). The average chronological age was 9.7 years old (95% confidence interval [CI]: 9.4 to 10.1) in CS1, 10.8 years old (95% CI: 10.5 to 11.1) in CS2, 12.0 years old (95% CI: 11.7 to 12.2) in CS3, 13.4 years old (95% CI: 13.2 to 13.6) in CS4, 14.7 years old (95% CI: 14.4 to 15.1) in CS5, and 15.8 years old (95% CI: 15.3 to 16.3) in CS6. A significant difference was found between the sexes in all CVM stages. We also found significant differences across continents.
conclusionsFor each CVM staging a chronological age range was successfully estimated. Girls presented an earlier skeletal maturation compared to boys. The skeletal maturation differs also according to continents, except for CMV stage 1, pointing to the need for personalized ranges according to each region. REGISTRATION: Registration number: PROSPERO: CRD42021225422.
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