Topographic study of antral teeth on computed tomography in a beninese population

The topographical relationships between the root tips and floor of maxillary sinus favour occurrence odontogenic pathologies. Knowledge these may help to prevent such aim this study was investigate anatomical sinuses apices roots in a Beninese population using computed tomography (CT) images maxilla. : This descriptive CT scans facial masses performed January 2020 2023 subjects aged at least 18 years without tumour or traumatic pathology. were Dicom format. Horos, Excel SPSS software used for data collection, entry analysis. Of 346 collected, 255 included mean age 42.65±16.57 sex ratio 2. More than half cases involved 3rd molars within sinus. In 99% cases, alveolar recess located furcation zone. volume right 13.78±4.59 ml that left 13.65±4.75 ml. Anterior extensions premolar region (75%) posterior tuberosity (88 90%). 3 out 4 had an irregular shape. These various insights into will be considerable dental surgeons prevention