Why Every Millimeter Matters in Dentistry

This image highlights the anatomical relationship between the maxillary posterior teeth and the maxillary sinus or neurovascular bundle — a critical consideration in surgical and prosthetic dental procedures.

📌 Measured Distances:

M2 (Second Molar): 13.9 ± 1 mm

M1 (First Molar): 13 ± 2.4 mm

P2 (Second Premolar): 13.8 ± 2.1 mm

P1 (First Premolar): 11.8 ± 2.2 mm

C (Canine): 9.9 ± 2.9 mm

🚨 Clinical Relevance:

Implant Placement: Avoid nerve damage & sinus perforation.

Endodontic Treatment: Prevent over-instrumentation and complications.

Surgical Extractions: Helps assess risk of oroantral communication.

Local Anesthesia: Influences effective infiltration or block.

🎯 As dental professionals, understanding anatomical proximity helps us plan treatments that are safe, precise, and minimally invasive.