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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Orthodontic anchor screws (miniscrews) are crucial for anchorage during complex tooth movements.
  • Maxillary sinus perforation is a potential complication during miniscrew placement in the posterior maxilla.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of maxillary sinus perforation following miniscrew insertion.
  • To assess the impact of sinus perforation on miniscrew stability and placement torque.
  • To identify factors influencing sinus perforation risk.

Main Methods:

  • Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to evaluate 82 miniscrews (1.6 mm diameter, 8 mm length) placed between the second premolar and first molar.
  • Placement torque and screw mobility (Periotest) were measured for each miniscrew.
  • Miniscrews were analyzed for sinus perforation, and stability parameters were compared between perforated and non-perforated groups.

Main Results:

  • Eight of the 82 miniscrews (9.8%) perforated the maxillary sinus.
  • No significant difference in screw mobility or placement torque was observed between perforated and non-perforated miniscrews.
  • Miniscrews that perforated the sinus were associated with a significantly thinner sinus floor compared to those that did not.

Conclusions:

  • Maxillary sinus perforation by orthodontic miniscrews occurs at a notable frequency but does not compromise screw stability.
  • Sinus floor thickness is a critical factor; a minimum thickness of 6.0 mm is recommended to minimize perforation risk.
  • Further research may explore predictive measures for safe miniscrew placement in the vicinity of the maxillary sinus.