Title
Radiographic evaluation of maxillary sinusitis pathologies through cone-beam computed tomography: A cross-sectional study
Authors
Bhoomi Bhoomi*, Rohit Sharma, Bulbul Sahu, Saddab Alam & Falaknaz Khan
Affiliation
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, India; *Corresponding author
Bhoomi - E-mail: bhoomikashyap16@gmail.com; Phone: +91 6232779406
Rohit Sharma - E-mail: dr.rohit.sam@gmail.com; Phone: +91 97995 68676
Bulbul Sahu - E-mail: bulbulsahu2204@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9358152791
Saddab Alam - E-mail: saddab77@gmail.com; Phone: +91 7458087233
Falaknaz Khan - E-mail: falakbkn123@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9509796973
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received July 1, 2026; Revised July 31, 2026; Accepted July 31, 2026, Published July 31, 2026
Abstract
Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis is frequently underdiagnosed because conventional clinical and radiographic examinations may not accurately identify its dental origin. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the diagnostic value of cone-beam computed tomography in 96 patients with clinically suspected maxillary sinusitis. CBCT identified odontogenic causes in 60% of cases, with mucosal thickening and periapical pathology being the most frequent radiographic findings. Unilateral sinus involvement was significantly associated with odontogenic sinusitis, demonstrating the diagnostic advantage of CBCT over conventional assessment. Thus, data shows the routine use of CBCT for accurate diagnosis, severity assessment and treatment planning in patients with suspected odontogenic maxillary sinusitis.
Keywords
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT); maxillary sinusitis; odontogenic sinusitis; mucosal thickening; oral radiology
Citation
Bhoomi et al. Bioinformation 22(7): 4056-4059 (2026)
Edited by
Hiroj Bagde
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
