Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses Anatomy
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What type of epithelium is primarily involved in the drainage of the sinus?

  • Stratified squamous epithelium
  • Simple squamous epithelium
  • Cuboidal epithelium
  • Stratified ciliated columnar epithelium (correct)

What is a potential consequence of an oroantral communication after tooth extraction?

  • Decreased sensitivity in the upper jaw
  • Ease of dental implant placement
  • Increased risk of sinusitis (correct)
  • Immediate bone resorption

Where is the ostium located in relation to the sinus?

  • Lateral wall of the nose (correct)
  • Superior within the nasal cavity
  • Posterior to the maxillary sinus
  • Medially to the nasal bone

What anatomical structures are involved in keeping the nasal passages open?

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Which teeth are primarily correlated with the maxillary sinus?

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What can occur when there is a fracture of the floor of the orbit?

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Which structure is at risk during the process of maxillary tooth extractions due to its proximity to the sinus?

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What is the expected result of sinusitis affecting adjacent teeth?

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What is the role of the ostium in relation to the maxillary sinus?

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What anatomical feature helps to keep the nasal passages open?

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Which structure is likely to be affected by sinusitis due to its proximity?

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Why might an implant not be placed after an extraction involving the maxillary sinus?

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How does the respiratory epithelium in the sinuses function?

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What can occur if there is an oroantral communication after a tooth extraction?

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What can result from a fracture of the floor of the orbit?

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What does the presence of low density in an X-ray indicate regarding the sinus?

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What skeletal area is primarily connected to the maxillary sinus?

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What impact does sinusitis have on adjacent teeth?

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Which layer is NOT part of the layers of the scalp?

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Which structure is chiefly responsible for the formation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

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What is the primary function of the dural folds in relation to venous sinuses?

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Which condition is often associated with the meninges?

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How is blood primarily drained from the scalp?

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the muscles of the scalp?

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Which cranial structure is essential in understanding the flow of cerebrospinal fluid?

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What is the primary function of the pia mater?

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Which layer of the meninges is the thick, fibrous layer that provides support for the brain?

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What happens when the middle meningeal artery is torn?

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Which space below the arachnoid mater contains cerebrospinal fluid?

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What is the primary function of the epicranial aponeurosis?

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What can a buildup of pressure in the cranial cavity lead to if it compromises cerebral blood flow?

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Which structure lies directly underneath the epicranial aponeurosis?

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Which muscle does NOT have a direct attachment to bone?

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What type of tissue forms the pericranium?

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How are the occipital bellies of the occipito-frontalis muscle characterized compared to the frontal bellies?

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What connects the frontal and occipital bellies of the occipito-frontalis muscle directly?

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Which layer of the scalp is directly adherent to underlying fat?

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Which of the following structures is considered avascular?

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Which muscle is associated with the temporal region of the skull?

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Which artery supplies the posterior and lateral parts of the scalp?

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What is the primary sensory nerve that provides sensation to the scalp?

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Which vein is formed by the joining of the supra trochlear and supra orbital veins?

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Which artery does NOT supply the anterior part of the scalp?

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Which nerve is responsible for motor innervation to the muscles of the face?

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Which of the following is part of the sympathetic innervation to the scalp?

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What is the role of the external jugular vein in relation to the scalp's venous drainage?

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Which cranial nerve is essential for sensory perception in the scalp area?

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What is the result of sympathetic innervation in the scalp?

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Which area does the internal carotid artery supply among the scalp?

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Which nerve is associated with the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve?

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What provides the brain with protection, support, and nutrition?

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Which nerve is specifically responsible for innervation behind the ear?

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Which layer of the meninges is described as 'tough mother'?

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The zygomatico temporal nerve is a branch of which division of the trigeminal nerve?

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Which nerve provides innervation from the C2 cervical nerve supply?

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Which layer of the meninges is web-like in appearance?

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Which nerve is associated with the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve?

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Which of the following nerves runs between the zygoma and the temporal region?

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Which cranial nerve branches are primarily responsible for sensory innervation to the scalp?

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Flashcards

OroAntral Communication

A connection between the mouth (oral cavity) and the maxillary sinus.

Maxillary Sinus

An air-filled space within the maxilla bone, positioned above the teeth.

Sinusitis

Inflammation of the sinuses, potentially causing pain and infection.

Bone Fracture

A crack or break in a bone, often caused by trauma.

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Respiratory Epithelium

The lining tissue of nasal passages that contains cilia for mucus clearing.

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Referred Pain from Sinus

Pain felt in an area other than the site of the actual inflammation or injury, as in a sinus related toothache.

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Extraction, OroAntral

Extraction of a tooth through a path communicating with the maxillary sinus.

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Implant Placement After Extraction

Placement of a dental implant after tooth extraction. This relies on bone strength and sinus health.

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Maxillary Sinus Location

The maxillary sinus is an air-filled space within the maxilla bone (cheekbone), located above the teeth.

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Sinusitis Symptoms

Inflammation of the sinus cavities, potentially causing pain, pressure, and nasal congestion.

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Sinusitis and Teeth

Infection in the maxillary sinus can cause pain and tenderness in the upper teeth.

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Caldwell-Luc Procedure

Surgical intervention to widen the sinus opening, often used for sinus infection treatment.

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Alveolar Process

Part of the maxilla bone, extending from the maxillary sinus to the teeth.

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Referred Pain

Pain felt away from the actual source, like sinus pain perceived in the teeth.

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Ostium

The natural opening of the sinus cavity, allowing for drainage.

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Scalp Layers

The scalp is composed of five distinct layers: skin, connective tissue, aponeurosis, loose areolar tissue, and periosteum.

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Aponeurosis

The tough, fibrous connective tissue that covers the top of the skull, connecting the frontal and occipital muscles.

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Meninges

The protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, composed of three layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

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Dural Folds

Infoldings of the dura mater that form venous sinuses, allowing for blood drainage from the brain.

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Cranial Venous Sinuses

Large venous channels located within the dura mater, responsible for collecting blood from the brain and conveying it to the internal jugular vein.

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Cavernous Sinus

A major dural venous sinus located at the base of the skull, with a high risk of infection due to its proximity to the nose and face.

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CSF Flow

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates within the ventricles of the brain, providing cushioning and nourishment.

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Frontalis Muscle

This muscle is located on the forehead and is responsible for raising the eyebrows and wrinkling the forehead. It's connected to the epicranial aponeurosis.

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Occipitalis Muscle

This muscle is located at the back of the head. It pulls the scalp backward and helps with wrinkling the forehead.

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Epicranial Aponeurosis

A fibrous tendon connecting the frontalis and occipitalis muscles, allowing for scalp movement.

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Pericranium

The periosteum of the skull, a strong membrane that helps nourish and protect the bones of the skull.

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Loose Areolar Tissue

A layer of connective tissue found beneath the aponeurosis, providing a space for blood vessels and nerves to run through the scalp.

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What is the function of the scalp?

The scalp protects the skull and the brain, and it allows for facial expressions. It also helps regulate body temperature.

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Scalp Blood Supply - External Carotid

The external carotid artery branches supply the posterior and lateral parts of the scalp. These branches include the superficial temporal artery, posterior auricular artery, and occipital artery.

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Scalp Blood Supply - Internal Carotid

The internal carotid artery branches supply the anterior and superior parts of the scalp. These branches include the supra trochlear and supra orbital arteries.

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Scalp Veins

Veins of the scalp generally follow the same pathways as the arteries. The supra trochlear and supra orbital veins join to form the facial vein.

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Superficial Temporal Vein

This vein drains blood from the superficial temporal artery area and connects to the retromandibular vein.

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Scalp Nerves - Motor

The facial nerve controls the muscles responsible for facial expressions.

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Scalp Nerves - Sensory

The trigeminal nerve provides sensation of touch, temperature, and pain for the scalp. Spinal nerves C2 and C3 also contribute to this sensation.

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Scalp Nerves - Sympathetic

Sympathetic nerves control blood vessel dilation, sweat gland function, and arrector pili muscles (hair standing on end). They travel within arteries.

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Scalp Innervation - Anterior Portion

The area anterior to the ear and the vertex of the skull is innervated by branches of the trigeminal nerve and C2 and C3 spinal nerves.

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Scalp Innervation - Posterior Portion

The area posterior to the ear is innervated by branches of the trigeminal nerve and C2 and C3 spinal nerves.

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Pia Mater

The innermost delicate membrane covering the brain, following the folds of the brain's surface. It carries blood vessels supplying nourishment to the brain.

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Dura Mater

The tough, fibrous outer layer of the meninges, fused to the skull's inner surface except where it forms folds forming venous sinuses.

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Arachnoid Mater

The middle membrane of the meninges, thin and transparent, located below the dura mater. It contains the subarachnoid space filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

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Subarachnoid Space

The space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater, containing cerebrospinal fluid which provides nourishment and protection to the brain.

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Middle Meningeal Artery

An artery branching off the maxillary artery, supplying blood to the dura mater. It's located between the two layers of dura mater.

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Branches of Trigeminal Nerve (Cranial Nerve)

The trigeminal nerve (CN V) has three main branches: ophthalmic (V1), maxillary (V2), and mandibular (V3). These branches innervate various regions of the face, including the scalp.

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Supra Trochlear Nerve

A branch of the ophthalmic division (V1) of the trigeminal nerve, it innervates the medial part of the forehead and upper eyelid.

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Supra Orbital Nerve

A branch of the ophthalmic division (V1) of the trigeminal nerve, it innervates the upper eyelid, forehead, and frontal sinus.

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Zygomatico Temporal Nerve

A branch of the maxillary division (V2) of the trigeminal nerve, it innervates the temple and lateral part of the forehead.

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Auriculotemporal Nerve

A branch of the mandibular division (V3) of the trigeminal nerve, it innervates the temporal region, ear, and parotid gland.

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Great Auricular Nerve

A nerve from C2 and C3 spinal nerves, it innervates the skin over the ear and parotid gland.

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Lesser Occipital Nerve

A nerve from C2 and C3 spinal nerves, it innervates the skin on the back of the head and upper neck.

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Greater Occipital Nerve

A nerve from C2 and C3 spinal nerves, it innervates the skin over the back of the head up to the vertex (top of the head).

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Meninges: Protective Layers

The meninges are three membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, providing protection, support, and nutrients.

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Layers of Scalp & Meninges

The scalp has five layers: skin, connective tissue, aponeurosis, loose connective tissue, and periosteum. Beneath the scalp are the three meninges: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

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Study Notes

Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses

  • The nasal cavity is a pathway for air to the lungs, and it also houses the sense of smell. It warms and humidifies the air. It also receives secretions from the paranasal sinuses and nasolacrimal duct.

Objectives

  • Understand the anatomy of the nasal cavity.
  • Understand the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses and their dental implications.

Nasal Cavity

  • The nasal cavity is closely related to dental procedures.
  • A patient might experience the escape of blood and fluids from the nostril after extracting a molar, implying a connection between the oral cavity and sinus.

Functions of the Nose

  • Airway for lungs
  • Sense of smell (olfaction)
  • Filters impurities from inspired air
  • Warms and humidifies inspired air
  • Aids in phonation
  • Receives secretions from paranasal sinuses
  • Receives secretions from the nasolacrimal duct

Bony Framework

  • Nasal bone
  • Frontal process of the maxilla
  • Nasal process of the frontal bone

Bony Framework: Nasal Bone

  • Two nasal bones form the bridge of the nose, longer than wide,
  • Superior border articulates with the nasal part of the frontal bone,
  • Inferior border forms the superior boundary of the anterior nasal opening,
  • Lateral border meets the frontal process of the maxilla,
  • Medial border meets its fellow in the midline.

Bony Framework: Frontal Process of the Maxilla

  • Projects postero-superiorly from the body of the maxilla
  • Located between the nasal bone in front and the lacrimal bone behind.
  • Articulates apically with the frontal's nasal part,
  • Anterior border with the nasal bone,
  • Posterior border with the lacrimal bone.

Bony Framework: Nasal Process of the Frontal Bone

  • A small, thin plate of bone,
  • Projects antero-inferiorly in the midline between the supra-orbital margins,
  • Forms part of the roof of the nose.

Cartilaginous Framework

  • Lateral superior nasal cartilage
  • Greater lower nasal cartilages
  • Minor alar cartilages
  • Septal nasal cartilages

Lateral Superior & Greater Nasal Cartilages

  • Support lateral surfaces of the external nose.
  • Triangular plates joined in the midline with each other and the septal cartilage.

Minor Alar Cartilages

  • Located at the back of the major nasal cartilages,
  • Embedded in fibrous tissue connected to the maxilla.
  • Maintain patency of the anterior nares (nostrils).

Septal Nasal Cartilages

  • Form the lower part of the external nose in the midline.
  • Quadrangular shape, fitting into a notch between the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone and the vomer.
  • Attached to the nasal crest of the maxilla and the anterior nasal spine.
  • The columella is the apex of the cartilage and the tip of the septum.

External Nose

  • Composed of nasal bone, lateral cartilages, septal cartilage, lesser alar cartilages, greater alar cartilages, and dense connective tissue.

Nasal Cavity: Walls and Septum

  • The nasal cavity is divided into two halves by the osseocartilaginous nasal septum.
  • Each half possesses a floor, roof, lateral wall, and medial (septal) wall.

Floor of the Nasal Cavity

  • Palatine process of the maxilla,
  • Horizontal plate of the palatine bone (forming the hard palate).

Roof of the Nasal Cavity

  • Formed by a combination of nasal cartilages, nasal, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones.

Nasal Septum

  • Divides the nasal cavity into halves.
  • Consists of osseous and cartilaginous parts. Specifically, components include the perpendicular plate of ethmoid and vomer bones, and septal cartilage.

Lateral Walls of Nasal Cavity

  • Characterized by three projections called nasal conchae (or turbinates).
  • Superior, middle, and inferior conchae.
  • The area below each concha is called a meatus (passageway).

Superior, Middle, and Inferior Meatuses

  • Air passageways under each concha.

Paranasal Sinuses

  • Four pairs of air-containing spaces around the nasal cavities: maxillary, frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid.
  • Lined by respiratory mucosa with ciliated columnar epithelium.

Maxillary Sinus

  • First paranasal sinus to develop,
  • Growth ends with the eruption of the third molars (about 20 years old).
  • Pyramidal shape, located laterally to the nasal cavities.
  • Apex near the zygomatic bone.
  • Roof is part of the orbit's floor, containing the infraorbital canal and nerve/vessels.
  • Floor is formed by the alveolar process and part of the palatine process of the maxilla, relating to teeth's roots.
  • Anterior wall is the facial surface of the maxilla.
  • Posterior wall is the infratemporal surface, with canals for the posterior superior alveolar nerve and vessels.
  • Medial wall has the ostium (opening) into the middle nasal meatus.

Ethmoid Sinus

  • Two paranasal sinuses within the ethmoid bone, consisting of ethmoidal air cells.
  • Located between the nasal cavities and orbits, separated by thin bony laminae.

Sphenoid Sinus

  • Two sinuses situated within the body of the sphenoid bone.
  • Vary in size and shape due to the lateral displacement of the intervening septum.

Frontal Sinus

  • Funnel-shaped cavities within the frontal bone.
  • Located above and behind the superciliary arches.
  • May extend into the medial part of the orbital roof.

Functions of Paranasal Sinuses

  • Humidify and warm inspired air,
  • Regulate intranasal pressure,
  • Increase surface area for olfaction,
  • Lighten the skull,
  • Enhance resonance,
  • Absorb shock.

Clinical Implications of Maxillary Sinus Pneumatization

  • Difficulty placing implants,
  • Bone structure changes possible causing communication with the oral cavity.
  • Sinus infection transmission, tooth damage potential.

Measurements (Table for teeth proximity to sinus)

  • Measurement values presented in a table.

Ethmoid Air Sinus: Summary, Sphenoid Air Sinus: Summary, and Frontal Sinus: Summary

  • Summarized data and characteristics for each sinus.

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Explore the essential anatomy of the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses, focusing on their functions and dental implications. Understand how these structures interact with various dental procedures and their roles in respiration and olfaction.

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