CBCT Study of Maxillary Sinus Dimensions and Greater Palatine Canal Pathway: A Retrospective Analysis

Radiographic Assessment of the Correlation Between Maxillary Sinus Dimensions and Greater Palatine Canal Pathway in CBCT Images (A Retrospective Study).

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07375381

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-29

Start date

2026-01-20

Completion date

2026-01-30

Last updated

2026-01-29

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Conditions

Pneumatization

Keywords

pneumatization, CBCT, greater palatine canal

Brief summary

The CBCT-based radiographic evaluation will be used to identify, classify, and measure the anatomical parameters of the GPC and maxillary sinus. These data will serve as a pre-surgical diagnostic guide for clinicians when performing procedures involving the posterior maxilla.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

OTHER

Time perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Age between 18 and 50 years. * Fully visible maxillary sinuses and complete GPC pathway in high-quality CBCT images. * Scans free of motion or metallic artifacts.

Exclusion criteria

* History of maxillofacial trauma, orthognathic surgery, or pathology affecting the posterior maxilla. * Craniofacial anomalies or syndromes. * Poor-quality or incomplete scans.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
To measure the height of the maxillary sinus in CBCT-reformatted panoramic views.	January 2026	the height of the maxillary sinus will be measured in millimeters, in a coronal view.

Outcome results