Identification of the pathway of the maxillary nerve and the sinuous canal on the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus using cone beam computed tomography

Abstract

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a tool that forms part of the technological arsenal of general dentistry and is an essential instrument in determining the best plan for implant dentistry. Through the use of specific software, CBCT allows the creation of surgical guides and three-dimensional prototypes and has opened up new possibilities for clinical research. This study reviews the visualization/detection of the superior alveolar nerve and sinus duct in the lateral wall of the maxilla and its clinical implications in lateral access surgery for maxillary sinus lift.