Proximity of Maxillary Posterior Teeth Roots to the Floor of the Maxillary Sinus Based on Age Group and Gender
Cecilia Marliani, Wiwiek Poedjiastoeti, Anggraeny Putri Sekar Palupi, Yessy Ariesanti, Jackson Dipankara, Muhammad Novo Perwira Lubis

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti

Abstract

Background: A panoramic radiography examination is conducted prior to tooth extraction. The proximity of the maxillary posterior teeth to the maxillary sinus floor may lead to oroantral communication. Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the difference in distance between the apex of the maxillary posterior teeth and the maxillary sinus floor in relation to age and gender. Method: Our design study was observational analytics, which entailed an analysis of the panoramic radiographs using inclusion and exclusion criteria. In total, 70 samples were collected, with 30 samples being allocated to the 17-25 age group, 20 samples to the 26-35 age group, and 20 samples to the 36-45 age group. The distribution was as follows: A total of 34 female samples and 36 male samples were collected. Result: The left first premolar and right second premolar are statistically significant only in the three age groups. Additionally, the gender group only exhibited statistical significance for the right-side upper premolar. We found that the upper first molar male from the 17-25 age group was the closest distance from the apex to the maxillary sinus floor, while the upper first premolar female from the 36-45 age group was the furthest distance from the apex to the maxillary sinus floor. Conclusion: The only difference in distance was observed in the upper first premolar for both genders and between the age groups of 17-25, 26-35, and 36-45

Keywords: Tooth Extraction, Oroantral Communication, Panoramic Radiograph

Topic: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery