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The Korean Dental Association (대한치과의사협회)
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Antrolith on CBCT and panoramic radiographic image ; case report

CBCT와 파노라마방사선영상에서 관찰된 상악동내 방사선불투과상 : 상악동석

  • Han, Won-Jeong (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental College, Dankook University)
  • 한원정 (단국대학교 치과대학 영상치의학교실)
  • Received : 2019.01.02
  • Accepted : 2019.01.24
  • Published : 2019.01.31
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Abstract

Antrolith occurs within the maxillary sinuses and is circumscribed pathologic calcifications formed as a result of mineral salt deposition around an organic nucleus in the maxillary sinus. Radiographically, this lesion is a radiopaque mass showing variable sizes and shapes. Treatment by surgical removal is indicated only for large antrolith associated to clinical symptoms. CBCT should be required for treatment planning for implant-supported restorations in the maxilla because of the higher prevalence of anatomical variations and sinus disease. We report a 3 cases of antrolith which was found incidentally on panoramic images and CBCT, although there were no clinical symptoms.

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