Estudo do osso zigomático em tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico / Study of the zygomatic bone in cone-beam computed tomography

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IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

01/07/2011

RESUMO

The increased demand for rehabilitation of edentulous ridges with reconstructive surgery and dental implants, does it become necessary a more detailed study of the anatomical features of the jaws and their possible variations. In this context, the zygomatic implants are an alternative to bone grafting in the rehabilitation of atrophic maxillary ridges, where insufficient height and width of the bony crest prevent the installation of conventional implants. The variation in the anatomy of the zygomatic bone indicates the need for a three-dimensional planning system. Examination by cone-beam computed tomography scan is more appropriate for a thorough examination of the maxilofacial structures and has advantages as low cost and less radiation dose compared with convencional computed tomography. This study, composed of two independent samples, aimed to evaluate aspects related to the anatomy of the zygomatic bone and more specifically, the zygomatic-facial foramen in patients and in macerated skulls. At first, were evaluated, retrospectively, the CBCT images of 40 patients (80 zygomatic bones), obtained by the apparatus i-CAT Classic®. Were observed the presence and number of ZFF, when present, evaluated the average thickness of ZB and mapped an area on the zygomatic bone from anthropometric points Jugale and Zigomaxilare to scale the approximate area of insertion of zygomatic implants, in area values and volume. The incidence of a single foramen was found in 40% of zygomatic bone (n = 32), two foramen in 20% (n = 16) and three at 3.75% ZB (n = 3). In 36.25% of the zygomatic bone (n = 29), the foramen was absent. The average thickness of ZB was found to be 10.3 mm, ranging from 5.45 mm to 16.8 mm. The average area and volume for installation of zygomatic implants was 147.93 mm2 mm3 and 1102.9, respectively. In a second step, were studied 151 macerated skulls, totaling 302 zygomatic bones regarding to the presence and number of ZFF were evaluated, when present, and the incidence found was a foramen in 44% of the zygomatic bone (n = 133), two foramina in 28 % (n = 86) and three in 8% of ZB (n = 24). In 19% of zygomatic bone (n = 57) the foramen was absent and in only 2 cases had four foramen (1%). Of these 151 skulls, 20 were randomly selected for measuring the diameter of ZFF, and later they were submitted to CBCT in order to assess the accuracy of this exame to show this anatomical structure (ZFF). The average diameter was found to be 0.57 mm (± 0.27 mm). All foramen, even with smaller diameters were observed in tomography slices. The results support a conclusion that the tridimensional exam of the zygomatic bone is extremely important when it intends to intervene in this region, in view of the anatomical variability, and that the CBCT is more suitable for this purpose.

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anatomia anatomy cone-beam computed tomography forame zigomático-facial implante zigomático osso zigomático tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico zygomatic bone zygomatic implante zygomatic-facial foramen

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