Clinical anatomy of the maxillary sinus: application to sinus floor augmentation.

Anat Cell Biol. 2019 Mar;52(1):17-24. doi: 10.5115/acb.2019.52.1.17. Epub 2019 Mar 29.

Iwanaga J, Wilson C, Lachkar S, Tomaszewski KA, Walocha JA, Tubbs RS.

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Abstract

The anatomy of the maxillary sinus, especially its vascular anatomy, and its relationships with the teeth and alveolar processes have been well documented. The development of cone-beam computed tomography has resulted in dentists being more familiar with maxillary sinus floor augmentation procedures. This paper aims to revisit the classic anatomy of the maxillary sinus and review the newly published literature in order to help dentists diagnose in more detail and perform safer surgery of the maxillary sinus.

KEYWORDS:

Anatomy; Cadaver; Dental implants; Maxillary artery; Maxillary sinus; Sinus floor augmentation