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Table 2 Imaging diagnosis of SOLs in the maxillary sinus by imaging modality in 61 patients

From: 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

Imaging diagnosis of SOLs in the maxillary sinus

Detection rate (Frequency)

Panoramic radiographs

CBCT

Maxillary sinusitis

22% (24/107)

57% (61/107)

Retention cysts

6% (7/107)

17% (18/107)

Radicular cysts

6% (6/107)

8% (9/107)

Total

24% (26/107)

59% (63/107)

  1. SOL: Space occupying lesion **p < 0.01.
  2. CBCT: Cone beam computed tomography.
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