Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Maxillary sinus septa: a 3-dimensional computerized tomographic scan analysis.

Diego Velásquez-Plata1, Lawrence R Hovey, Chris C Peach

  • 1Mercy School of Dentistry, University of Detroit, Michigan, USA. periopros@msn.com

The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
|January 1, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Maxillary sinus septa are present in 24% of sinuses and can occur anywhere, regardless of tooth presence. Identifying these septa is crucial for successful sinus augmentation procedures.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Nontechnical skills in periodontal and implant microsurgery - The hidden key factors.

Clinical advances in periodontics·2026
Same author

Deliberate practice: The cornerstone of microsurgical therapy.

Clinical advances in periodontics·2026
Same author

Impact of experience on microscope adoption in periodontics and implant dentistry.

Clinical advances in periodontics·2026
Same author

Beyond the Scope-Embracing a Disruptive Proposition: Periodontal and Implant Microsurgery.

The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry·2024
Same author

Performance and Strength Characteristics of Suture Knots in Periodontal Microsurgery: An In Vitro Study.

The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry·2023
Same author

Osseous topography in biologically driven flap design in minimally invasive regenerative therapy: A classification proposal.

Clinical advances in periodontics·2022

Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Radiology
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Maxillary sinus septa are bony formations within the maxillary sinus.
  • Their prevalence and characteristics are important considerations for dental implant procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence, size, location, and morphology of maxillary sinus septa.
  • To analyze septa distribution in dentate, partially edentulous, and edentulous maxillae.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of reformatted computerized tomograms from 312 maxillary sinuses.
  • Utilized SIM/Plant software for data analysis.
  • Sample included 156 patients undergoing treatment planning for implant-supported restorations.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Maxillary sinus septa were found in 24% of sinuses (75 out of 312).
  • Septa were more common in partially edentulous (66.7%) than completely edentulous (33.3%) patients.
  • Septa were located in anterior (24%), middle (41%), and posterior (35%) regions, with varying heights.

Conclusions:

  • Maxillary sinus septa can occur in any region, irrespective of dentition status.
  • Early identification of septa is essential to prevent complications during sinus augmentation.
  • Understanding septa anatomy aids in planning sinus augmentation and implant placement.