Incremental growth of the maxillary tuberosity from 6 to 20 years-A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Although the maxillary tuberosity (MT) is a major growth site of the maxilla, its time-related growth was not fully investigated. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the MT growth from 6 to 20 years of age defining the peak growth age and to assess time-related indicators.

Design: Panoramic radiographs from 189 patients were divided in a cross-sectional study into six age groups.