Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Assessment of Morphologic and Anatomic Changes of the Nasopalatine Canal: Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: To reveal the morphological and anatomical structure of nasopalatine canal (NPC) analyze its measurements via cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods: A total 246 CBCT images were included in study.) NPC diameter, length, angle, distance from IF to buccal bone (M1), NF (M2), middle (M3) measured. Statistical significance was assumed at p < 0.05. Results: There a significant difference between gender M1 M3 (p = 0.008, 0.019 0.001, respectively), presence teeth anterior maxilla 0.001). shape coronal plane angle 0.012) sagittal 0.006, 0.031 respectively). Conclusion: variations, gender, could affect measurements. Physicians planning surgery should pay attention this situation.