Incidental findings in maxillary sinus area on cone-beam-computed-tomographic-scans: A retrospective study with emphasis on gender and ethnicity

摘要

AimThe aim was to assess the presence of incidental-findings (IFs) on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of faciomaxillary region with emphasis on gender and ethnicity.Materials and methodsA retrospective analysis of incidental findings (IFs) in the maxillary sinus was performed. All CBCT-scans were performed using a Cone Beam 3D imaging system and examined using a software program. These images were taken for treatment planning for dental implant therapy of partially edentulous individuals. Four-hundred CBCT scans were retrospectively evaluated. Data regarding age, gender and ethnicity (Saudi Arabian, Egyptian, Filipino and Pakistani) of the patients was recorded. When P-value were lesser than 0.05, the difference was deemed significant.ResultsFour hundred CBCT-based scans were investigated. The IFs were seen in 30.2%, 32.1%, 35.1% and 34.4% individuals belonging to the Egyptian, Saudi Arabian, Pakistani and Filipino ethnicities, respectively. Mucosal-thickening was more often identified in Saudi-Arabian (P?