Usefulness of cone beam computed tomography in solving diagnostic problems of the lateral area of the alveolar process of maxilla – case report and review of the literature

Rafał Koszowski

Streszczenie
Bliskie sąsiedztwo dna zatoki szczękowej i korzeni zębów odcinka bocznego szczęki ma istotne znaczenie w codziennej praktyce stomatologicznej. Właściwa ocena stosunków anatomicznych pozwala przewidzieć ryzyko powikłań i odpowiednio zaplanować przeprowadzenie zabiegu. Rentgenogramy pantomograficzne i zębowe mogą w tym zakresie dostarczać mylnych danych. Rozstrzygające jest wówczas obrazowanie z wykorzystaniem tomografii komputerowej z promieniem stożkowym.

Abstract
Close proximity of maxillary sinus fundus and roots of posterior teeth has a significant importance in daily dental practice. The correct assessment of existing anatomic relations allows for the prediction of the risk of complications and adequate planning of procedure. Panoramic and periapical radiographs may be misleading and misinterpreted. Cone beam computed tomography is conclusive in this matter.

Hasła indeksowe: wyrostek zębodołowy, zatoka szczękowa, tomografia komputerowa z promieniem stożkowym, obrazowanie trójwymiarowe

Key words: alveolar process of maxilla, maxillary sinus, cone beam computed tomography, three-dimensional dental imaging

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