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. 2012 Dec;42(6):329-34.
doi: 10.4041/kjod.2012.42.6.329. Epub 2012 Dec 28.

Prevalence of incidental maxillary sinus findings in Italian orthodontic patients: a retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Antonio Gracco  1 , Serena Incerti Parenti, Christian Ioele, Giulio Alessandri Bonetti, Edoardo Stellini
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Prevalence of incidental maxillary sinus findings in Italian orthodontic patients: a retrospective cone-beam computed tomography study

Antonio Gracco et al. Korean J Orthod. 2012 Dec.

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of incidental maxillary sinus findings in a large sample of orthodontic patients by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) with a wide field of view and assess the relationships of such abnormalities with age and gender.

Methods: Five hundred thirteen CBCT scans obtained for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning in a Northern Italian population (N = 513; 292 female and 221 male subjects; 1,026 maxillary sinuses) were studied. The frequencies of pseudocysts and mucosal thickening of the maxillary sinus were recorded. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the influence of age and gender on these abnormalities.

Results: Pseudocysts were detected in 52 patients (10.1%) and 59 sinuses (5.75%). Mucosal thickening was observed in 206 patients (40.1%) and 258 sinuses (25.1%). Gender and age were significantly associated with pseudocysts (p = 0.027) and mucosal thickening (p < 0.001), respectively.

Conclusions: Half of the orthodontic patients had incidental maxillary sinus findings. Men were more likely to show pseudocysts, and older patients (aged 41 - 60 years) were more likely to show mucosal thickening.

Keywords: Computed tomography; Three dimensional diagnosis and treatment planning.

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The authors report no commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in this article.

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Figure 1
CBCT scans with incidental findings of pseudocysts associated with mucosal thickening in the right maxillary sinus.
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Figure 2
CBCT scans with incidental findings of mucosal thickening in the right maxillary sinus.
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