Evaluation of prevalence of Haller cells and their relationship with maxilofacial changes

Authors

  • Cesar B. Albuquerque Universidade de São Paulo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3429-6853
  • Nataly R. M. Zambrana Universidade de São Paulo
  • Jéssica R. M. Zambrana Universidade de São Paulo
  • Rodrigo A. Ribeiro Universidade de São Paulo
  • Daniela M. R. A. Salgado Universidade de São Paulo
  • Claudio Costa Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2357-8041.clrd.2018.134261

Keywords:

Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Radiology, Ethmoid Sinus

Abstract

Introduction: The Haller Cells are described as aerated ethmoidal cells, located in the inferior margin of the orbit, near the ostia of the maxillary sinuses. The Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is widely used in dentistry, allowing acquisition of images of the craniofacial region. Objective: to identify in CBCT exams the Haller´s cell relationship with the following conditions: sinus disease, bony nasal septum deviation, endodontic treatment and periapical lesions. Materials and methods: 99 CBCT exams were used, from which 51 were included in the research criteria. The images were analyzed in the Xelis Dental® software to identify the presence or absence of the Haller Cell, as well as the relationship with the mentioned conditions. Results: Among the 51 CFCT exams evaluated, 35.3% presented Haller´s Cell on the right side and 23.5% on the left side. Whereas the relationship of the Haller Cells with one or more alterations mentioned here, on the right side we had it in 72% of the cases, while on the left side such relationship was present in 75% of the cases. Conclusion: CBCT exams that present the infraorbital margin allow to verify the presence or absence of the Haller Cell. In this sample, we verified a greater presence of endodontic cases, bony nasal septum deviation and sinus disease cases in individuals who presented Haller Cells.

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Author Biographies

  • Cesar B. Albuquerque, Universidade de São Paulo

    Departamento de Estomatologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil

  • Nataly R. M. Zambrana, Universidade de São Paulo
    Departamento de Estomatologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Jéssica R. M. Zambrana, Universidade de São Paulo
    Departamento de Estomatologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Rodrigo A. Ribeiro, Universidade de São Paulo
    Departamento de Estomatologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Daniela M. R. A. Salgado, Universidade de São Paulo
    Departamento de Estomatologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Claudio Costa, Universidade de São Paulo
    Departamento de Estomatologia, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil

Published

2018-06-26

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Original Research