Maxillary Sinus Volume and Its Effect on Treated Impacted Canines.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Radiology

Background:

• Impacted teeth, particularly canines, pose treatment challenges.
• Maxillary sinus volume is a critical factor in impacted tooth cases.
• Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers advanced imaging capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess 3D CBCT's efficacy in detecting impacted canines and their movement.
• To evaluate orthodontic therapy's influence on treatment parameters.
• To monitor maxillary sinus volume changes during impacted canine treatment.

Main Methods:

• Prospective study with 26 individuals undergoing orthodontic therapy.
• Acquisition of pre- and post-treatment 3D CBCT data.
• 3D reconstruction for analyzing canine size/position and volumetric sinus measurements.

Main Results:

• Significant metric differences observed in canine size and position pre- and post-therapy.
• 3D reconstruction provided precise and reproducible measurements in multiple planes.
• No statistically significant differences in maxillary sinus volume were detected post-therapy.

Conclusions:

• 3D CBCT is a valuable tool for monitoring impacted canine orthodontics.
• Orthodontic treatment for impacted canines does not significantly alter maxillary sinus volume.
• CBCT facilitates accurate assessment of treatment outcomes and healing quality.