Palatal Morphology, Age, and Greater Palatine Canal Anatomy on CBCT
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorCairo University
The primary objective of this study is to quantify the relationship between palatal morphology-including vault height, angle, width, and palatal bone thickness-and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF). Secondary objectives include evaluating how age and sex relate to GPC/GPF measurements, as well as describing the prevalence and anatomical variations, including shapes, of accessory (lesser) palatine canals and foramina.
Adults ≥18 years
CBCT scans showing complete hard palate
Presence of first maxillary molars bilaterally
Palatal surgery or trauma history
Maxillofacial anomalies
Palatal pathology
Poor CBCT quality