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Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 and ANOVA; normality was assessed with the Shapiro\u2013Wilk test, and results are reported as mean \u00b1 standard deviation. Significant correlations were found between the dimensions and shape of the sella turcica. The longest length (6.78 mm) was associated with oval shapes (\n                    <jats:italic>P =<\/jats:italic>\n                    0.003), whereas the greatest diameter (9.25 mm) was associated with flat shapes (\n                    <jats:italic>P =<\/jats:italic>\n                    0.013). The length and diameter increased with age (\n                    <jats:italic>P =<\/jats:italic>\n                    0.001 and\n                    <jats:italic>P =<\/jats:italic>\n                    0.035, respectively). No significant relationships were observed with morphology, sex, skeletal pattern, or facial height (\n                    <jats:italic>P &gt;<\/jats:italic>\n                    0.05). Sella turcica dimensions are influenced by age and floor shape but not by sex, morphology, or skeletal pattern. 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