The maxillary sinus, a pyramidal cavity within the maxilla, is a region of profound clinical importance owing to its complex anatomy and intimate association with dental structures. Variations in ...

The function of the paranasal sinuses is not clear, but theories include humidification and warming of inspired air, lightening of the skull, improvement of vocal resonance, absorption of shock to the ...

In 1978, Messerklinger [2] documented the first systematic and detailed description of endoscopic findings of the sino-nasal cavity. The work of these investigators consisted of detailed endoscopic ...

Maxillary sinus cancer is a rare form of cancer that originates in the maxillary sinuses, which are located on either side of your nose below your cheeks. Paranasal sinus cancers are a rare form of ...

Sinus lift surgery is a treatment approach your dentist may recommend when you desire dental implants but don’t have enough jaw bone to secure the implant. Other names for this procedure include sinus ...

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