Prevalence of incidental paranasal sinus opacification in dental paediatric patients.
- Author:
Bong Hae CHO
1
;
Yun Hoa JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Korea. yhjung@pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Child;
Cone-beam computed tomography;
Sinusitis
- MeSH:
Child;
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography;
Humans;
Prevalence;
Sinusitis
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2008;38(4):219-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of sinus opacification among dental paediatric patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred and eight Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans of dental patients under the age of 18 were reviewed for sinus opacification. Patients with any sinus-related signs or symptoms were excluded. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of sinus opacification was 48.1%. The ethmoid (28.4%) and maxillary (27.8%) sinuses were most frequently affected. There were no statistically significant differences for both age and gender. CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of sinus opacification in asymptomatic children emphasizes the necessity of clinical correlation.
