European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CEPHALOMETRIC EVALUATION OF SELLA TURCICA DIMENSIONS IN RELATION TO SKELETAL MALOCCLUSION AMONG JORDANIAN PATIENTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Mutaz H. Shakhatreh*, Buthayna A. Alsawair, Randa A. Alissa, Laith E. Alnsour, Raed H. Alrbata

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study aimed to conduct a cephalometric evaluation of the linear dimensions of the sella turcica—specifically its length and depth—in Jordanian patients presenting with different skeletal malocclusions. The primary objective was to determine if statistically significant variations in these dimensions exist among the malocclusion groups. Methods: In a cross-sectional design, a sample of 90 Jordanian patients aged 15 to 20 years was recruited from Al-Latron Hospital, Royal Medical Services of Jordan. Participants were categorized into three equal groups (n=30 each) based on their skeletal classification: Class I, Class II, and Class III. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were obtained for all subjects, and the linear dimensions of the sella turcica were measured using the established Silverman and Kisling methodology. The collected data were subjected to statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA and unpaired t-tests. Results: The study found a deeper sella turcica in skeletal Class III cases (9.4 mm) compared to Class II (6.6 mm), a statistically significant difference. A notable difference in length was also observed. Conclusion: In Jordanian individuals, a deeper sella turcica is thus linked to skeletal Class III malocclusion. This points to unique local growth patterns, suggesting sella turcica morphology can aid orthodontic diagnosis.

Keywords: Sella Turcica, Skeletal Malocclusion, Cephalometric’s, Jordanian Population, Craniofacial Morphology.