Anatomical and Imaging Assessment of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Using CBCT
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Assigned Interventions.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Maxillary Sinus, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Artery. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Poland
- Next step
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Official title
Evaluation of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: Anatomical Characteristics and Imaging Method Performance
Overview
This research project aims to improve understanding of the alveolar antral artery canal, an anatomical structure located in the maxilla, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The project includes several studies examining the canal's anatomy and anatomical variations, as well as evaluating different CBCT-based methods for identifying and mapping the canal. The findings will help determine the accuracy and usefulness of these imaging approaches and may improve preoperative assessment and surgical planning for procedures involving the maxilla.
Detailed description
This study will analyze anonymized cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images obtained from a Polish dental imaging facility. Only scans previously acquired for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and meeting predefined image quality criteria will be included. The study will investigate the anatomical characteristics of the alveolar antral artery canal, including its course and intra-sinus trajectory, and evaluate different CBCT-based methods for canal identification and mapping. Anatomical variations and the diagnostic performance of the evaluated imaging methods will be assessed using appropriate statistical analyses. The results are expected to provide a comprehensive characterization of the alveolar antral artery canal and support improvements in preoperative imaging assessment and surgical planning.
Interventions
- Other Assigned Interventions
Assigned Interventions
Primary outcome measures
- Anatomical Characteristics of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal [Time frame: Baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Difference Between Semi-Automatic and Manual Measurements of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal (mm) [Time frame: Baseline]
- Difference Between Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Measurements Obtained Using Two Canal Mapping Software Tools (mm) [Time frame: Baseline]
- Frequency of Anatomical Variations of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- CBCT scans acquired following a written referral from a physician or dentist.
- Complete visualization of the alveolar antral artery canal and the maxillary sinus region.
- Sufficient image quality to allow reliable anatomical assessment.
Exclusion criteria
- CBCT scans with significant imaging artefacts affecting visualization of the alveolar antral artery canal.
- Previous surgical procedures or pathological lesions in the region of interest that preclude reliable anatomical assessment.
- Incomplete visualization of the region of interest.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Poland · 1 center
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior — Kielce
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07726121 · CT/2026/2