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Maxillary sinus morphology and septa: a cadaver-based study
Elena Bozhikova1, Zdravka Harizanova2, Nikolay Uzunov3
1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Mercer University School of Medicine, Columbus, GA, USA.
Scientific Reports
|May 18, 2026
Summary
This study analyzed maxillary sinus anatomy in cadavers, finding significant variations in size and volume. Maxillary sinus septa were present in over a third of cases, impacting surgical planning for oral and maxillofacial procedures.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- The maxillary sinus is vital in maxillofacial pathology and surgery.
- Its anatomical complexity and variations necessitate detailed study for surgical safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze maxillary sinus dimensions, volume, and septa presence/height.
- To provide crucial anatomical data for oral and maxillofacial surgical applications.
Main Methods:
- Cadaveric study on 31 hemi-head specimens.
- Evaluation of sinus dimensions, volume (using PVP/PVA gel), and septa.
- Analysis of anatomical variations.
Main Results:
- Average sinus height: 24.05 mm, antero-posterior: 28.65 mm, medio-lateral: 20.08 mm.
- Average sinus volume: 11.63 cm³.
- Maxillary sinus septa found in 35.5% of cases, average height 4.49 mm.
Conclusions:
- Significant anatomical variations exist in the maxillary sinus.
- Maxillary sinus septa can influence surgical procedures like sinus augmentation.
- Preoperative assessment of sinus morphology is essential for optimizing surgical outcomes and minimizing complications.
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