Figure 9From: The significance of cone beam computed tomography for the visualization of anatomical variations and lesions in the maxillary sinus for patients hoping to have dental implant-supported maxillary restorations in a private dental office in Japan Images of mucosal thickening in the maxillary sinus. The CBCT (A) and panoramic radiograph (B) of a 45-year-old female with mucosal thickening of about 7 mm undergoing preoperative planning for implantation of a left maxillary molar. The mucosal thickening is clearly visualized on CBCT (A), but not on the panoramic radiograph (B).Back to article page