Open AccessAnatomic characteristics and dimensions of the nasopalatine canal: a radiographic study using cone-beam computed tomography
Author(s) -
Cansu Görürgöz,
Bengi Öztaş
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
folia morphologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1644-3284
pISSN - 0015-5659
DOI - 10.5603/fm.a2020.0118
Subject(s) - coronal plane , sagittal plane , cone beam computed tomography , maxilla , medicine , anterior maxilla , radiography , anatomy , foramen , surgical planning , computed tomography , orthodontics , radiology
Description of the nasopalatine canal (NPC) is important for planning surgical treatment and comprehension of the morphology and pathogenesis of lesions that occur in the anterior maxilla. The goal of this study was to analyse the dimensions and anatomic characteristics of the NPC on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, to determine the incidence of anatomical variation; and to assess the correlations of these variables with age, gender, and dental status.