Zygomatic air cell defect: A panoramic radiographic study of a south Indian population

Zygomatic air cell defect: A panoramic radiographic study of a south Indian population

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Aims: To determine the prevalence, patterns of occurrence and variations of zygomatic air cell defects (ZACDs) using panoramic radiographs.Methods and Materials: Dental panoramic radiographs of 600 outpatients were examined to evaluate the variations and characteristics of ZACDs.Results: ZACDs were identified in 15 here subjects out of 600, giving an overall prevalence of 2.5%.Seven ZACDs were seen in males and eight in apunisw2 females.

Among the 15 ZACDs, nine were unilateral and six were bilateral.Conclusion: The overall prevalence of ZACD is relatively low in south Indian population and careful radiographic evaluation is needed to detect these entities.