Palatal Morphology, Age, and Greater Palatine Canal Anatomy on CBCT
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Greater Palatine Foramen, Palatal Morphology. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Assessment of Palatal Morphology and Age in Relation to Greater Palatine Canal/Foramen Anatomy on CBCT: A Retrospective Study in an Egyptian Population
Overview
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.
Primary outcome measures
- the correlation between palatal morphology and the dimensions and position of the greater palatine canal (GPC) and foramen (GPF). [Time frame: January 2026]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults ≥18 years
- CBCT scans showing complete hard palate
- Presence of first maxillary molars bilaterally
Exclusion criteria
- Palatal surgery or trauma history
- Maxillofacial anomalies
- Palatal pathology
- Poor CBCT quality
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07363213 · 12-2025