SynthesisJournal of anatomy2014
Anatomical landmarks for the localization of the greater palatine foramen--a study of 1200 head CTs, 150 dry skulls, systematic review of literature and meta-analysis.
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- Computed tomography morphometric analysis of the greater palatine canal: a study of 1,500 head CT scans and a systematic review of literature.Anatomical science international · 2015Pooled it
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- CBCT-based evaluation of the morphometric relationship between the nasopalatine canal, infraorbital foramen, and greater palatine foramen.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Morphological analysis of the greater palatine foramen in babies and children: anesthetic and surgical approach.Anatomical science international · 2026Article
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- Radiographic assessment of the correlation between maxillary sinus dimensions and greater palatine canal pathway in CBCT images (a retrospective study).BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Radiological analysis of palatal arterial anatomy for periodontal surgery: insights from 3D-RA.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
- Morphometric analysis of the greater palatine foramen: a CBCT study in Portugal.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
- Endoscopic Sphenopalatine Artery Cauterization Under Local Anesthesia for Posterior Epistaxis: A Prospective Cohort Study of its Tolerability and Efficacy.Turkish archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Morphology and Location of Greater Palatine Foramen (GPF) in Different Sagittal Facial Types: A CBCT Study in an Iranian Adult Population.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Morphometric Analysis of the Greater Palatine Foramina in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Population.Acta medica academica · 2024Article
- Anatomical study of pterygoid implants: artery and nerve passage through bone dehiscence of the greater palatine canal.International journal of implant dentistry · 2024Article
- Gender-Specific Variations in Greater Palatine Foramen Anatomy: Insights from CBCT Scans in the North Cyprus Population.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Article
- Morphology of the greater palatine foramen: a clinical point of view.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2023Article
- The influence of facial types on the morphology and location of the greater palatine foramen: a CBCT study.Oral radiology · 2022Article
- Correlation of Three Dimensions of Palate with Maxillary Arch Form and Perimeter as Predictive Measures for Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgery.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Morphometric evaluation and clinical implications of the greater palatine foramen, greater palatine canal and pterygopalatine fossa on CBCT images and review of literature.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2019Review
- Anatomical study of the palatine aponeurosis: application to posterior palatal seal of the complete maxillary denture.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2018Article
- Anatomical characteristics of greater palatine foramen: a novel point of view.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2017Article
- New supplemental landmark for the greater palatine foramen as found deep to soft tissue: application for the greater palatine nerve block.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2017Article
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Abstract
Accurate knowledge of greater palatine foramen (GPF) anatomy is necessary when performing a variety of anaesthesiological, dental or surgical procedures. The first aim of this study was to localize the GPF in relation to multiple anatomical landmarks. The second aim was to perform a systematic review of literature, and to conduct a meta-analysis on the subject of GPF position to aid clinicians in their practice. One-hundred and fifty dry, adult, human skulls and 1200 archived head computed tomography scans were assessed and measured in terms of GPF relation to other anatomical reference points. A systematic literature search was performed using the PubMed, Embase and Web of Science databases, and a meta-analysis on the subject of GPF relation to the maxillary molars was conducted. On average, in the Polish population, the GPF was positioned 15.9 ± 1.5 mm from the midline maxillary suture (MMS), 3.0 ± 1.2 mm from the alveolar ridge (AR) and 17.0 ± 1.5 mm from the posterior nasal spine (PNS); 74.7% of GPF were positioned opposite the third maxillary molar (M3). Twenty-seven studies were included in the systematic review and 23 in the meta-analysis (n = 6927 GPF). The pooled prevalence of the GPF being positioned opposite the M3 was 63.9% (95% confidence interval = 56.6-70.9%). Concluding, the GPF is most often located opposite the M3 in the majority of the world's populations. The maxillary molars are the best landmarks for locating the GPF. In edentulous patients the most useful points for approximating the position of the GPF are the AR, MMS and PNS. This study introduces an easy and repeatable classification to reference the GPF to the maxillary molars.
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