Variation in bucco ‐palatal maxillary sinus width does not permit a meaningful sinus classification

ConclusionsThere is a large variation in SW depending on the height level within the sinus and on tooth position, which does not permit a simple/meaningful classification of each sinus as “narrow”, “average”, or “wide”. Nevertheless, narrow sinuses (<10mm) are rather prevalent in the premolar region, while wide sinuses (>15mm) in the molar region; further, a wider and shorter residual alveolar ridge is associated with a wider SW.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research - November 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kristina Bertl, Ren é‐Bernard Mick, Patrick Heimel, André Gahleitner, Andreas Stavropoulos, Christian Ulm Tags: Original Research Source Type: research