Maxillary sinus evaluation through Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Author(s)

Otávio Pagin

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: Bauru.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB/SDB)
• Defense date: 2011-05-26

Examining board members

Ana Lucia Alvares Capelozza; Solange Aparecida Caldeira Monteiro; Antonio de Castro Rodrigues

• Advisor: Ana Lucia Alvares Capelozza

Abstract

Dentistry professionals are required to analyze, in many cases, images associated to important structures where a great knowledge of the dentomaxillofacial anatomy is vital for an accurate diagnostic. The maxillary sinus is an anatomical structure that occupies the upper 2/3s of the maxillary bone and it is very important because the proximity with the posterior dental structures, it must be well known by dentists in the several specialties. In this study, 50 Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) exams in which the maxillary sinus could be evaluated, showed a total of 78 extension toward different regions were achieved, 17 subjects displayed a mucosal thickening, 14 evidenced a compatible imaging of mucous retention cysts and 6 presented a partially or completely filled maxillary sinus. A total of 64 maxillary sinus septa were identified, 86 different roots were localized inside de sinus, 126 roots were found to be in proximity with the sinus floor. The results were statistically significant to the relation made between these roots, which were inside the sinus and the alveolar extensions to the palatine root of the tooth 26, the presence of maxillary sinus septa located in the roof of the women maxillary sinus and the relation made between the median value for men in the edentulous region of the tooth 26, with a p value < 0,05. Its anatomy is one of the most varied, and many factors related to the maxillary bone morphology like edentulousness and the sinus conformation can result on different shapes, even in the same person. The Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) of the maxillary sinus provides a three-dimensional evaluation and its relationship with the boundary structures. It is a precise reproduction of the dentomaxillofacial region, providing valuable support to the professional who will work on or next to this anatomical structure. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/04027-5 - Maxillary sinus evaluation through Cone Beam Computed Tomography
• Grantee: Otavio Pagin
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master