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Anatomy and imaging of the alveolar antral artery canal using CBCT

Official title: Evaluation of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: Anatomical Characteristics and Imaging Method Performance

Run by Hospital of the Ministry of Interior, Kielce, Poland · NCT07726121 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how well cone-beam CT can show the alveolar antral artery canal and its variations in scans taken for other dental reasons.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorHospital of the Ministry of Interior, Kielce, Poland
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kielce)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2026
Main results expectedNovember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT07726121 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Patients whose CBCT scans clearly visualize the alveolar antral artery canal and maxillary sinus region, obtained for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Probably not a fit

Patients whose scans have artefacts, incomplete visualization, or prior surgeries in the region may not benefit from the imaging method evaluations.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study analyzes anonymized CBCT scans from a Polish dental imaging facility to characterize the alveolar antral artery canal, including its course and variations. It compares different CBCT-based methods for identifying and mapping the canal and assesses diagnostic performance using statistical analyses. The goal is to improve preoperative imaging assessment and surgical planning in the maxilla. Only scans with adequate image quality and complete visualization are included; scans with artefacts or prior surgeries in the region are excluded.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could improve accuracy in identifying the canal during preoperative planning and reduce surgical risks in maxillary procedures.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work in CBCT-based canal identification has shown varying accuracy, with this study contributing additional characterization in an anonymized, real-world dataset.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* CBCT scans acquired following a written referral from a physician or dentist.
* Complete visualization of the alveolar antral artery canal and the maxillary sinus region.
* Sufficient image quality to allow reliable anatomical assessment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* CBCT scans with significant imaging artefacts affecting visualization of the alveolar antral artery canal.
* Previous surgical procedures or pathological lesions in the region of interest that preclude reliable anatomical assessment.
* Incomplete visualization of the region of interest.

Where it's running

  • Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior
    Kielce, Poland
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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