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Mallika Kishore1, Sunil R Panat2, Abhinav Kishore3
1Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences , Bareilly, (U.P), India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|October 27, 2015
Summary
The study found zygomatic air cell defects (ZACD) in 2.5% of North Indians, predominantly unilateral and unilocular. Awareness of ZACD location is crucial for surgeons to prevent complications.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Radiology
- Dental Surgery
Background:
- Zygomatic air cell defects (ZACD) are anatomical variations with potential clinical implications.
- Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of ZACD is essential for surgical planning in the North Indian population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence, radiographic appearance, variations, and dominant characteristics of zygomatic air cell defects (ZACD).
- To establish the dominant location and type of ZACD within the North Indian population.
Main Methods:
- Panoramic radiographs of 2500 dental outpatients were analyzed.
- The study assessed for the presence, prevalence, and characteristics of ZACD.
Main Results:
- ZACD was identified in 2.5% of patients (63 individuals), with a male predominance.
- Unilateral (70%) and unilocular (78%) ZACD were the dominant patterns observed.
- The mean age of patients with ZACD was 37.4 years (range: 19-78 years).
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of ZACD in the North Indian population aligns with global findings.
- Preoperative assessment of ZACD location is vital for surgeons to mitigate intraoperative risks.
