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

July 20, 2026 updated by: Hospital of the Ministry of Interior, Kielce, Poland

Evaluation of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: Anatomical Characteristics and Imaging Method Performance

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study will analyze anonymized cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images obtained from a Polish dental imaging facility. Only scans previously acquired for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and meeting predefined image quality criteria will be included. The study will investigate the anatomical characteristics of the alveolar antral artery canal, including its course and intra-sinus trajectory, and evaluate different CBCT-based methods for canal identification and mapping. Anatomical variations and the diagnostic performance of the evaluated imaging methods will be assessed using appropriate statistical analyses. The results are expected to provide a comprehensive characterization of the alveolar antral artery canal and support improvements in preoperative imaging assessment and surgical planning.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

1000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Poland
      • Kielce, Poland, 25-375
        • Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

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

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Females
Female patients
Other: Assigned Interventions
Assigned Interventions
Males
Male patients
Other: Assigned Interventions
Assigned Interventions

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Anatomical Characteristics of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Difference Between Semi-Automatic and Manual Measurements of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal (mm)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Difference Between Alveolar Antral Artery Canal Measurements Obtained Using Two Canal Mapping Software Tools (mm)
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline
Frequency of Anatomical Variations of the Alveolar Antral Artery Canal
Time Frame: Baseline
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hospital of the Ministry of Interior, Kielce, Poland

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 6, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CT/2026/2

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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