Master’s Degree Awarded to Ms. Faiza Saleh Al-Arami in Orthodontics

Ms. Faiza Saleh Mohammed Al-Arami was awarded a Master’s degree with a grade of (Excellent) and an average of (95%) for her thesis titled “Assessment of Midpalatal Suture Maturation Stages by Bone Density in a Sample of the Yemeni Population,” which was submitted to Department of Orthodontics, Pediatric, and Preventive Dentistry at Faculty of Dentistry- Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, corresponding to Rabi’ al-awwal 11, 1447 Hijri.

The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:

• Prof. Fuad Lotf Ahmed Al-Motareb, Main Supervisor and Member.
• Prof. Mohammed Abdullah Salem Al-Labani, Internal Examiner and Chair.
• Prof. Khaled Ahmed Ali Al-Dharei, External Examiner and Member.

The thesis aimed to evaluate the maturation stages of the midpalatal suture by assessing bone measurements in a sample of Yemeni population using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).

The thesis concluded the following:

• There was a significant correlation and increase in midpalatal suture bone density across the maturation stages from A to E.
• Age differences were statistically significant, with higher density recorded in the 15-25 age group.
• Gender differences were found in the palatal region, with females showing significantly higher densities in stages D and E.
• The study affirmed the importance of CBCT in assessing midpalatal suture maturation.

The thesis provided several key recommendations, most notably:

• Future multi-center studies should be conducted with standardized CBCT protocols.
• Longitudinal studies are needed to follow individuals over time to understand the development of the palatal suture across different age groups.
• Further research should investigate the unique biomechanical interactions in older age groups, such as pre-adolescents, adolescents, and young adults.

The thesis was examined and recommended by the Viva-Voce Committee for acceptance and approval. The defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, and interested individuals, in addition to the candidate’s colleagues and family members.