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The Relationship between Maxillary Sinus Volume and Different Cephalometric Characteristics in Orthodontics
Hamad Alqahtani1, Sara Basuhail1, Fahad Alsulaimani1
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|December 11, 2023
Summary
Male Saudi adults exhibit larger maxillary sinus volumes (MSV) than females. Skeletal patterns did not significantly influence MSV in this Saudi sample, as determined by CBCT analysis.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Anthropology
Background:
- Maxillary sinus volume (MSV) is a critical parameter in dental and maxillofacial research.
- Understanding variations in MSV based on demographics and skeletal morphology is essential for clinical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate maxillary sinus volume (MSV) in a Saudi population sample.
- To investigate potential differences in MSV between genders and various skeletal patterns.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective cross-sectional study utilizing 52 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans from individuals aged 18+ with complete dentition.
- Maxillary sinus volume (MSV) was quantified using 3D software; cephalometric analysis determined skeletal patterns.
- Statistical analyses were performed to compare MSV across genders and skeletal types, with a significance level of P < 0.05.
Main Results:
- The mean MSV was 14887 (±5030.79) mm³.
- Males demonstrated a statistically significant larger MSV (16517 ± 5335 mm³) compared to females (13595 ± 4,452 mm³), with P = 0.036.
- No statistically significant differences in MSV were found among different cephalometric skeletal patterns (P > 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Male Saudi adults possess a larger maxillary sinus volume (MSV) compared to females.
- Skeletal patterns, including sagittal and vertical classifications, do not appear to significantly influence MSV in this Saudi cohort.
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