maxillary anatomy Flashcards
Lamina Dura
The teeth sockets are
bounded by a thin
radiopaque layer of dense
bone.
lamina dura
Alveolar Crest
Is the gingival margin of the alveolar
process between teeth (radiopaque
line).
alveolar crest
alveolar crest
Periodontal Ligament Space
It appears as a radiolucent space
between the tooth root and the
lamina dura
PDL space
A double periodontal ligament space and lamina dura (arrows) may be seen when?
when there is a convexity of the proximal surface of the root resulting in two heights of contour.
Cancellous or trabecular Bone
The cancellous bone lies between the cortical
plates in both jaws.
trabecular plates
marrow spaces
Anterior Nasal Spine
Anterior Nasal Spine
It is usually at or just below the
junction of the inferior end of the
nasal septum and the inferior
outline of the nasal aperture.
ant nasal spine
ant nasal spine
Intermaxillary Suture
▪Median suture
▪Extends from alveolar crest between #8 and #9 posteriorly to distal aspect of hard palate
▪Uniform width
▪Variable shape due to Angulation of central ray
intermaxillary suture
intermaxillary suture
Nasopalatine canal
▪Transmits nasopalatine nerves and vessels
▪Terminates in incisive foramen
▪Entrance foramina: two usually round or oval foramina in
the floor of the nasal cavity.
▪Not always seen
nasopalatine canal anatomy
stensen foramen of NP canal
green arrows
stensen foramen
Incisive Foramen
Incisive Foramen
▪Is the oral end of the nasopalatine canal
▪Variable size and shape
▪Variable position, due to x-ray beam angulation
incisive foramen