Canalis Sinuosus and radiographic procedures in the region of anterior maxilla

Authors

  • Jun Ho Kim Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Reinaldo A Júnior Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Eduardo M Aoki Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Marina G Baladi Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Arthur RG Cortes Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Plauto CA Watanabe Oral Radiology, Ribeirao Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil.
  • Emiko S Arita Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2357-8041.clrd.2015.122112

Keywords:

Radiologia

Abstract

The Canalis Sinuosus (CS) is known as an anatomical variation of anterior superior alveolar nerve being a neurovascular bundle. Frequently, the anterior maxillary region receives surgical interventions of different specialties. The knowledge concerning anatomical structures in this region, is crucial to reach predictable and safe surgical procedures. The overlapping of anatomical structures in conventional imaging examinations have a limit in observing neurovascular canal, such as the CS. Thus, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images may give a great support in preoperative planning, since it allows the three-dimensional reconstruction of the anatomical details of its structures. In this report, the author describes an implant rehabilitation that may have possibly injured the anterior superior alveolar nerve.

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Published

2015-12-31

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Section

Critical Review