[Frequency of retention cyst of maxillary sinus in panoramic radiography]

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Diagnosis of sinus retention cysts indicates inflammatory reaction in sinuses and in attention to its reports in different geographic sites; we decided to survey its frequency in panoramic radiography. Because it doesn't have the limitation of waters' view in detection of small lesion in antral floor due to superimposition of molar roots and petrous bone in this area and it can be used as a routine radiography in dentistry