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Observational studyOral radiology2025

Radiological assessment of Sella Turcica morphology correlates with skeletal classes in an Austrian population: an observational study.

Julia Schwab, Lars Stucki, Sebastian Fitzek, Aliza Tithphit, Andreas Hönigl, Sarah Stackmann, Ina Horn, Hanna Thenner, Philipp Dasser, Ramona Woitek and 3 more

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13 authors.

Julia SchwabFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria. Schwab.Julia@dp-uni.eu.ORCID 0009-0003-9065-0102
Lars StuckiFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Sebastian FitzekResearch Center for Medical Image Analysis and Artificial Intelligence, Department of Medicine, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.ORCID 0000-0001-6454-7820
Aliza TithphitFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Andreas HöniglDepartment of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Sarah StackmannFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Ina HornFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Hanna ThennerFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Philipp DasserFaculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.
Ramona WoitekResearch Center for Medical Image Analysis and Artificial Intelligence, Department of Medicine, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-9146-9159
Kyung-Eun ChoiResearch Center for Medical Image Analysis and Artificial Intelligence, Department of Medicine, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.ORCID 0000-0001-5533-7450
Sepideh HatamikiaResearch Center for Clinical AI-Research in Omics and Medical Data Science (CAROM), Department of Medicine, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-0182-0954
Julia FurtnerResearch Center for Medical Image Analysis and Artificial Intelligence, Department of Medicine, Danube Private University, Krems, Austria.ORCID 0000-0001-8258-3681

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to analyze variations in the sella turcica (ST) concerning its size, shape, and bridging, providing first reference values in Austrian individuals. Additionally, it assessed associations between these morphological and demographic parameters and their correlation with patients' skeletal class.

methods208 lateral cephalometric radiographs (154 female, 54 male; age 8-58 years) from DPU Dental Clinic (Austria) were included. Size, skeletal class, shape, age, and gender of ST were tested for significance in correlation using, (M)ANOVA, and chi-square.

resultsLinear dimensions of ST ranged from 11.1 to 12.9 mm across readers, with a standard deviation of 2.0-2.2 mm. Normal ST (49.76%) and round ST (58.77%) were the most frequent. ST bridging was detected in 6.97%. Skeletal class I appeared most frequently (54.8%). Statistical significance was observed between age, gender, and ST length, with further significant age effects on ST shape. Moreover, age showed significant modification of ST shape, while skeletal parameters appeared unaffected by other ST parameters.

conclusionsThese preliminary findings define normal ST dimensions in an Austrian population, offering reference values for clinical interpretation and broadening the available European data. Clear associations between morphological and demographic parameters were detected. Additionally, these findings may contribute to diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in orthodontics and craniofacial pathology. Future studies employing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) along a larger sample size could enhance the generalizability of these findings.

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CephalometrySella TurcicaAdolescentAdultAustriaChildFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedReference ValuesYoung AdultAustriaDental radiographyOrthodonticsSella turcicaSkull base

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PMID39537944
PMCPMC11909075

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