Anatomical and Imaging Assessment of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Using CBCT

NCT07726121 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: CT/2026/2
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research project aims to improve understanding of the alveolar antral artery canal, an anatomical structure located in the maxilla, using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The project includes several studies examining the canal's anatomy and anatomical variations, as well as evaluating different CBCT-based methods for identifying and mapping the canal. The findings will help determine the accuracy and usefulness of these imaging approaches and may improve preoperative assessment and surgical planning for procedures involving the maxilla.

Conditions

Maxillary Sinus; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Artery

Keywords

Alveolar Antral Artery Canal; Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; Maxillary Sinus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Anatomical Characteristics of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Difference Between Semi-Automatic and Manual Measurements of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal (mm)

  Baseline

• Difference Between Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Measurements Obtained Using Two Canal Mapping Software Tools (mm)

  Baseline

• Frequency of Anatomical Variations of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Females

Female patients

Other: Assigned Interventions

Males

Male patients

Other: Assigned Interventions

Interventions

Assigned Interventions OTHER

Assigned Interventions

Females; Males

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

General population of patients referred for CBCT imaging for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hospital of the Ministry of Interior, Kielce, Poland: lead

Study Sites (1)

Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior

Kielce, 25-375, Poland

Location

Central Study Contacts

Maciej Sikora, dr hab.

CONTACT

+48 41 260 55 85; sikora-maciej@wp.pl

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 6, 2026
• First Posted: July 24, 2026
• Study Start: July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Locations

PL (1)