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.