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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 7/2017

01-07-2017 | Original Article

Anatomical variations of the greater palatine canal in cone-beam computed tomography

Authors: O. Rapado-González, J. A. Suárez-Quintanilla, María Mercedes Suárez-Cunqueiro

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 7/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

To analyze anatomical variations of the greater palatine canal (GPC) using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

Methods

This study included 110 CBCTs. Axial slices were used to determine the shape of GPC and the number of lesser palatine foramina (LPF). Sagittal slices were used to assess the shape of the GPC and the number of lesser palatine canals (LPCs).

Results

The most prevalent axial and sagittal GPC shapes were oval (46.36%) and hourglass (23.64%). Most GPCs presented one LPF (47.27%) and one LPC (90.91%).

Conclusions

GPC anatomy is highly variable. CBCT is a useful tool for evaluating the anatomical variations of GPC.
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Metadata
Title
Anatomical variations of the greater palatine canal in cone-beam computed tomography
Authors
O. Rapado-González
J. A. Suárez-Quintanilla
María Mercedes Suárez-Cunqueiro
Publication date
01-07-2017
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 7/2017
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-016-1791-x

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