Research Study Findings from Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University Update Understanding of Diagnostics (Risk Assessment of Nasal Cavity Perforation in the Maxilla: A Virtual Implant Placement Study Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography).

A research study conducted at Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University in Turkey has found that cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is more effective than panoramic radiographs in assessing the risk of nasal cavity perforation during implant surgery in individuals with atrophic maxilla. The study compared CBCT images of patients with severely atrophic maxilla to panoramic radiographs and found that panoramic radiographs often overestimated vertical bone height, leading to increased perforation risks. The researchers concluded that CBCT should be used prior to implant surgery to prevent nasal cavity complications. Further studies are needed to generalize these findings to different implant sizes and brands. [Extracted from the article]