ArticleAnnals of medicine2026
CBCT assessment of maxillary sinus dimensions in a Saudi subpopulation: a retrospective study.
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- Anatomical Septal Variations in the Maxillary Sinus and Associated Pathological Findings: A Retrospective Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Maxillary sinus morphometry and root-sinus proximity in the posterior maxilla: a CBCT study.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- Morphometric analysis of maxillary air sinus: A cross sectional cadaveric study among North Indian population.Bioinformation · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe maxillary sinus (MS) exhibits interindividual anatomical variation influenced by sex, age, and craniofacial morphology. Understanding these variations is essential for surgical, endodontic, and implant planning. However, morphometric data for Saudi subpopulations, particularly from northern regions such as Ha'il, remain limited.
objectiveTo assess MS morphometric dimensions using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in a Saudi subpopulation from the Ha'il region and to evaluate variations according to sex, age, and laterality.
methodsA retrospective CBCT-based cross-sectional study analysed 1,018 scans of Saudi adults aged 18-70 years. Sinus width, length, area, and perimeter were measured bilaterally on standardised coronal sections. Statistical analyses included Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon signed-rank, Kruskal-Wallis, and repeated-measures ANCOVA tests, with significance set at
resultsMales demonstrated significantly larger MS dimensions than females, particularly for area (
conclusionCBCT-based morphometric assessment of the MS in a Saudi subpopulation from the Ha'il region revealed significant sex-related differences, minimal laterality-related asymmetry, and stable dimensions across adult age groups. These region-specific normative data enhance anatomical understanding and support improved diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety in implantology, oral surgery, maxillofacial practice, and forensic applications.
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