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Challenges in plain film radiographic diagnosis for the dental team: a review of the maxillary sinus

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The maxillary sinus is the largest of the paranasal sinuses, with its structure and contents commonly visualised on dental radiographs. Dental practitioners are required to evaluate the entire radiograph, and it is likely there is limited exposure to maxillary sinus pathoses and radiological interpretation in the undergraduate curriculum and routine continuing professional development courses. This review covers radiological features of common benign and malignant sinus disease. Identification of normal anatomical features, common variations and pathoses can facilitate holistic patient management and potentially early detection of neoplastic disease.

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  1. Academic Clinical Fellow Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Division of Dentistry, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK

    Manas Dave

  2. Speciality Trainee in Dental Maxillofacial Radiology, Guy’s Hospital, Floor 23, Tower Wing, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT, UK

    Amanda Loughlin

  3. Speciality Trainee in Dental Maxillofacial Radiology, Leeds Dental Institute, The Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU, UK

    Edward Walker

  4. Consultant in Dental Maxillofacial Radiology, Guy’s Hospital, Floor 23, Tower Wing, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9RT, UK

    Jonathan Davies

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Dave, M., Loughlin, A., Walker, E. et al. Challenges in plain film radiographic diagnosis for the dental team: a review of the maxillary sinus. Br Dent J 228, 587–594 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-020-1524-8

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