SynthesisOral radiology2024
Computed tomography assessment of maxillary sinus hypoplasia and associated anatomical variations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of global evidence.
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- Development of Maxillary Sinuses in Girls and Boys from Birth to Age 18 Based on Computed Tomography Investigation.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Anatomical variations of the maxillary sinuses: A cross-sectional study.Biomedical reports · 2026Article
- CBCT Assessment for Dental Implant Surgery at the Maxilla: A Clinical Update.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Maxillary sinus hypoplasia relevant to dental implant treatment: a narrative review.Journal of periodontal & implant science · 2025Article
- Unilateral Maxillary Sinus Aplasia With Hypoplasia of the Inferior Concha and Absence of the Infundibulum and Uncinate Process: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo summarize the scientific evidence on the prevalence of maxillary sinus hypoplasia (MSH) and associated anatomical variations as assessed by computed tomography scans. STUDY
designThis PROSPERO-registered systematic review followed the recommendations of the PRISMA guidelines. Search algorithms were constructed for each of the six databases and gray literature. After screening the references (Rayyan
resultsFrom a total of 2781 studies screened, 22 were considered for four meta-analysis. The prevalence of MSH in 7358 patients was 5.65% (CI95% = 4.07-7.47%) with significant heterogeneity between studies (p < 0.001, I
conclusionThe prevalence of maxillary sinus hypoplasia observed was 5.65%, with most cases being unilateral.
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