Anatomy & Physiology: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-0940
+44 1300 500008
Yusra A. Elkamali
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
Maxillary Sinus Abnormalities Detected by Dental Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Author(s): Eman E. Elwakeel, Ekta Ingle, Yusra A. Elkamali, Heba Alfadel, Nouf Alshehri and Kholoud A. Madin iEman E. Elwakeel, Ekta Ingle, Yusra A. Elkamali, Heba Alfadel, Nouf Alshehri and Kholoud A. Madin i
Background: The aim of the present study was to detect maxillary sinus abnormalities in asymptomatic patients using the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Methods: 193 patients were included in the study forming 386 CBCT images for detection of maxillary sinus abnormalities. The correlation of abnormalities with age, gender, the sinus wall affected and proximity of the lesions to the floor of maxillary sinus were recorded and analyzed by using mean, standard deviations and Chi-Square tests.
Results: Incidental abnormalities of maxillary sinus were 73%. The mucosal thickening was the most common abnormality (41.4%) followed by polyps (16%), Increased dimensions of the sinus (10.2%), Decreased dimensions of the sinus (8.3%). Bubbles inside sinus (8.3%), Partial opacification (8%), Complete opacification (5%).There was significant difference between the genders. There was a moderate si.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0940.1000252