Evaluation of septas in maxillary sinus with cone-beam computed tomography

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence of maxillary sinus septa (MSS) in a Turkish population, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). 
 Methodology: The CBCT images of 350 untreated patients (178 male, 172 female ranging in age between 18 and 65) were included in this study. The presence or absence of MSS was determined in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes by considering gender and side. For statistical evaluation, a chi‐square test was used to determine any differences in the prevalence of MSS with significance set at 5%. 
 Results: MSSs were observed in 201 out of 700 sides (28.71%) and 141 out of 350 patients (40.28%), of which, 70 were in males and 71 in females. MSS were also observed in a higher prevalence on the bilateral side. (17.14%). Female patients showed higher prevalence (41.27%) than the male patients (39.32%).
 Conclusion: MSS was observed in 40.28% of examined Turkish subjects and detected more frequently in females and on the bilateral side.
 
 How to cite this article: Laçin N, İzol BS. Evaluation of septas in maxillary sinus with cone-beam computed tomography. Int Dent Res 2019;9(2):41-5.
 
 Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

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“…Hungerbühler et al stated that edentulous patients had a higher prevalence of MSS partially and fully dentate patients (26). Laçin et al reported that MSS was detected 40.28% of patients in their study (20). Bornstein et al stated that 67% of 212 patients and 57% of 294 maxillary sinuses included MSS (27).…”

“…CBCT, panoramic radiography and computed tomography (CT) were used to examine the anatomical structures, pathological entities in the maxillary sinus. CBCT ensures following in radiological examination; i) 3-dimensional examination with lower radiation dose than conventional CT, ii) prevents the superimposition of anatomic structures and pathological entities, iii) provides accurate, detailed visualization and radiological examination (13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of the AP, MSS and relationship between AP and MSS in the maxillary sinus by using CBCT images.…”