ReviewSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2019
Morphometric evaluation and clinical implications of the greater palatine foramen, greater palatine canal and pterygopalatine fossa on CBCT images and review of literature.
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- Morphometric assessment of the greater palatine foramen in a Saudi patient sample: a CBCT study.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- Radiographic assessment of the correlation between maxillary sinus dimensions and greater palatine canal pathway in CBCT images (a retrospective study).BMC oral health · 2025Article
- A morphometric anthropometric analysis of the upper lip in adult Western Romanian population- a retrospective study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Discriminant function analysis of maxillary bone measurements for sex estimation in a Colombian population by using cone-beam computed tomography.The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology · 2025Article
- Endoscopic endonasal approach to the nerves of the pterygopalatine fossa: a detailed cadaveric anatomical study.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
- Morphometric analysis of the greater palatine foramen: a CBCT study in Portugal.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 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
- 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
- Virtual pterygoid implant planning in maxillary atrophic patients: prosthetic-driven planning and evaluation.International journal of implant dentistry · 2023Article
- The influence of facial types on the morphology and location of the greater palatine foramen: a CBCT study.Oral radiology · 2022Article
- Radiological evaluation of maxillary artery and descending palatine artery in the pterygopalatine fossa by 3D rotational angiography.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2022Article
- Quantitative analysis of maxillary palatal masticatory mucosa thickness and anatomical morphology of palatal vault in Zhejiang province.Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2022Article
- The anatomical and radiological evaluation of the Vidian canal on cone-beam computed tomography images.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2019Article
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Abstract
introductionThe pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) infiltration is performed to reduce blood flow during endoscopic sinus surgery and septorhinoplasty, as well as to control posterior epistaxis and provide regional anesthesia in dental procedures. PPF infiltration performed with consideration of the morphometrics of greater palatine foramen (GPF), greater palatine canal (GPC) and PPF would increase the success of the procedure and reduce the risk of complications. The aim of this study is to investigate the GPF, GPC, lesser palatine foramen (LPF), lesser palatine canal (LPC) and PPF morphology via the images obtained by CBCT, to provide information for interventional procedures. MATERIALS AND
methodsGPF, GPC, LPF, LPC and PPF were morphometrically evaluated retrospectively in CBCT images of 75 female and 75 male cases by Planmeca Romexis program. The 19 parameters were measured on these images.
resultsThese parameters were evaluated statistically. The comparison of these parameters by genders revealed significant differences in distances between GPC-PC, PC-IOF, LPC-GPF, GPF-MS in the coronal and transverse planes, the distance between GPF and the occlusal plane of the teeth, GPF-PNS, GPF-IF and TD-GPF, and in the area of GPF. The number of LPF was found ranging from 1 to 5.
conclusionOur results may help to insert to needle properly for application of maxillary nerve block with a high success rate and minimal complication. We recommend that the needle should be inserted 14-15 mm lateral to the midsagittal plane, 19-20 mm over the occlusal plane of the teeth and on the same line with the third molar teeth. For PPF infiltration through the GPF, the needle should be pushed forward 28 mm upward at 66° angle on the transverse plane and 14°-15° angle on the vertical plane.
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