Anatomical variability of the alveolar process of the maxilla based on multislice computed tomography data

Abstract

Modern research methods, widely implemented in routine medical practice, open new horizons for the study of anatomical structures. The maxilla is one of the regions of the human skull that shows significant variability with age and gender. This is due to the peculiarities of tooth eruption and age-related changes in the periodontium and adjacent structures, which undoubtedly affect the structure of the alveolar process, sometimes drastically altering it over time. Aim: The aim of our study was to determine the anatomical variability of the alveolar process of the maxilla based on multislice computed tomography data. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted based on the results of 400 spiral computed tomography scans of males and females aged 18 to 95 years with detection of the anatomical variability of the alveolar process.