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ArticleJournal of maxillofacial and oral surgery2025

Tomographic Analysis of the Pterygomaxillary Region in Atrophic Maxilla for the Placement of Pterygoid Implants.

Renata Nariany Ferreira Lins, Maria Letícia Monteiro Silva, Olavo Barbosa de Oliveira-Neto, Lucas Fortes Cavalcante de Macêdo, Pedro Henrique da Hora Sales

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Renata Nariany Ferreira LinsSchool of Dentistry, CESMAC University Center, Maceió, Brazil.
Maria Letícia Monteiro SilvaSchool of Dentistry, CESMAC University Center, Maceió, Brazil.
Olavo Barbosa de Oliveira-NetoInstitute of Health and Biological Sciences, Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL), Maceió, AL Brazil.
Lucas Fortes Cavalcante de MacêdoSchool of Dentistry, CESMAC University Center, R. Cônego Machado, 984, Farol, Maceió, AL 57051-160 Brazil.
Pedro Henrique da Hora SalesSchool of Dentistry, CESMAC University Center, R. Cônego Machado, 984, Farol, Maceió, AL 57051-160 Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-5522-1121

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Abstract

Introduction: The objective of this study was to determine the anatomical and technical parameters for the installation of dental implants in the pterygomaxillary region. Materials and Method: This is a cross-sectional imaging study. Twenty bilateral computed tomography scans (40 regions) were analyzed using the ImplantViewer program and subsequently tabulated in Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis in the GraphPad program with a 95% confidence level. Results: The average implant length ranged from 14 to 18 mm, with an average of 16.2 mm (1.281 right and 16.05 left). The median density in the maxillary tuber region was 169 HU (211.7) (Hounsfield units), and in the pterygoid region, it was 559.55 HU (2.71.7) Conclusion: Pterygoid implants can be a safe and effective alternative for the rehabilitation of atrophic jaws. Tomographic analysis is essential to define the safe installation of implants in the pterygomaxillary region.

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Atrophic maxillaeCone-beam computed tomographyDental implantsPterygoid

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PMID40756904
PMCPMC12316625

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