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Prevalence and localization of the posterior superior alveolar artery in relation to the floor of the maxillary sinus and alveolar crest among sample of Iraqis using computed tomography
Joint Authors
Ibrahim, Abd Allah Ahmad
al-Naqib, Lamya H.
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 29, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2017), pp.54-58, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2017-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background : Posterior superior alveolar artery (PSAA) is branch of the maxillary artery.
It usually supplies the lateral wall of the sinus and overlying membrane.
Evaluation and awareness of the anatomy of maxillary sinus before surgery is crucial to avoid surgical complications.
The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence, location of the (PSAA) in relation to the floor of the maxillary sinus and alveolar crest using computerized tomography (CT) scans.
Materials and Methods : This study included 180 Iraqi subjects (99 males and 81 females) with age more than 16 years old.
CT scans for (right and left) Maxillary sinuses were done for each patient.
The information obtained was assessed in a coronal multi planar reconstructions images (MPRs) in order to obtain the following parameters: prevalence rate of PSAA, distance from the lower border of the artery to the: alveolar crest, the floor of the sinus and the medial sinus wall.
Results : The prevalence of PSAA on CT images was 73.61% among total sample.
Distance from the lower border of the artery to the alveolar crest was (18.42± 4.07) mm, and to the sinus floor was (8.99 ±3.86) mm and to the medial sinus wall was (12.68 ± 2.81) mm.
Conclusions : CT scan is valuable tool in evaluation and localization of the PSAA before maxillary sinus surgery
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ibrahim, Abd Allah Ahmad& al-Naqib, Lamya H.. 2017. Prevalence and localization of the posterior superior alveolar artery in relation to the floor of the maxillary sinus and alveolar crest among sample of Iraqis using computed tomography. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 29, no. 3, pp.54-58.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-784001
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ibrahim, Abd Allah Ahmad& al-Naqib, Lamya H.. Prevalence and localization of the posterior superior alveolar artery in relation to the floor of the maxillary sinus and alveolar crest among sample of Iraqis using computed tomography. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 29, no. 3 (Sep. 2017), pp.54-58.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-784001
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ibrahim, Abd Allah Ahmad& al-Naqib, Lamya H.. Prevalence and localization of the posterior superior alveolar artery in relation to the floor of the maxillary sinus and alveolar crest among sample of Iraqis using computed tomography. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2017. Vol. 29, no. 3, pp.54-58.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-784001
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 57-58
Record ID
BIM-784001