Anterior superior alveolar canal
Last revised by Craig Hacking on 27 Jul 2022
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Khader.O.Thabet M, Hacking C, Knipe H, Anterior superior alveolar canal. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-45186
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19 May 2016,
Mohammed Al Khader.O.Thabet
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The anterior superior alveolar canal courses through the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus, and contains the anterior superior alveolar nerve, artery and vein. Usually, it shares a common channel with the infraorbital canal but when seen separately should not be confused for a fracture.
References
- 1. posterng.netkey.at. Imaging findings OR Procedure details. Read relevant article. Accessed on 17/05/2016
- 2. Tanaka R, Hayashi T, Ohshima H et-al. CT anatomy of the anterior superior alveolar nerve canal: A macroscopic and microscopic study. Oral Radiology. 2011;27 (2): . Read relevant article. Accessed on 17/05/2016
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