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Erschienen in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 9/2014

01.11.2014 | Original Article

Cone-beam computed tomographic analysis of the morphological characterization of the nasopalatine canal in a pediatric population

verfasst von: Ahmet Ercan Sekerci, Suleyman Kutalmis Buyuk, Kenan Cantekin

Erschienen in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Ausgabe 9/2014

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Abstract

Purpose

Knowledge of the nasopalatine canal (NPC) is necessary for understanding the morphology and pathogenesis of lesions that occur in this region. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the dimensions and anatomic characteristics of the NPC in a pediatric population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Study design

Reformatted sagittal, coronal, and axial slices of 368 individual CBCT images were analyzed with regard to dimensions and anatomic features of the NPC.

Results

Funnel shape of the NPC was most commonly found [26.9 % (99)], followed by banana shape [19.6 % (72)]. There was no statistically significant difference (p = 0.317) between girls and boys in terms of NPC shape. The mean width of incisive foramen was found to be 2.53 mm with a significant difference (0.002). The mean NPC length was found to be 10.83 mm and the mean canal length was found to be significantly longer in boys than girls (p < 0.000).

Conclusion

The present study provides new information on the literature concerning the identification of the anatomical structure of NPC. This finding may assist clinicians in understanding the morphology and preventing possible complications in this region.
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Metadaten
Titel
Cone-beam computed tomographic analysis of the morphological characterization of the nasopalatine canal in a pediatric population
verfasst von
Ahmet Ercan Sekerci
Suleyman Kutalmis Buyuk
Kenan Cantekin
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2014
Verlag
Springer Paris
Erschienen in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Ausgabe 9/2014
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Elektronische ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-014-1271-0

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