Assessment of zygomatico-maxillary suture fusion across skeletal maturation stages from preadolescence to young adulthood

Key Points

• This research aims to assess how the fusion of the zygomatico-maxillary suture changes as individuals mature from preadolescence to young adulthood.
• Evaluated the fusion stages of the zygomatico-maxillary suture (ZMSF) across different age groups.
• Used chronological age and CVMI stages of skeletal development for assessment.
• ZMSF stages correlated strongly with the chronological age of participants.
• Progression of CVMI stages was assessed alongside ZMSF, showing significant relationships.