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Anatomical variations of the greater palatine canal in cone-beam computed tomography

verfasst von: O. Rapado-González, J. A. Suárez-Quintanilla, María Mercedes Suárez-Cunqueiro

Erschienen in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Ausgabe 7/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

To analyze anatomical variations of the greater palatine canal (GPC) using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

Methods

This study included 110 CBCTs. Axial slices were used to determine the shape of GPC and the number of lesser palatine foramina (LPF). Sagittal slices were used to assess the shape of the GPC and the number of lesser palatine canals (LPCs).

Results

The most prevalent axial and sagittal GPC shapes were oval (46.36%) and hourglass (23.64%). Most GPCs presented one LPF (47.27%) and one LPC (90.91%).

Conclusions

GPC anatomy is highly variable. CBCT is a useful tool for evaluating the anatomical variations of GPC.

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Titel: Anatomical variations of the greater palatine canal in cone-beam computed tomography
verfasst von: O. Rapado-González
J. A. Suárez-Quintanilla
María Mercedes Suárez-Cunqueiro
Publikationsdatum: 08.12.2016
Verlag: Springer Paris
Erschienen in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Ausgabe 7/2017
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Elektronische ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-016-1791-x

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