Correlation of Maxillary Sinus to the Roots of Maxillary Posterior Teeth and a Review of Literature

An anatomical description and relationship between the root apex of the maxillary tooth and the inferior wall of the maxillary sinus are essential for diagnosing sinus pathoses and planning a proper dental implantation. Therefore identifying the degree of proximity as well as the cortical thickness between the root apex and the inferior wall of the sinus is useful for surgical procedures.