The maxillary sinuses, those pouches on either side of the human nose, have a purpose after all: They act as cushions to allow noses to assume different shapes. A new study explains the relationship ...

The maxillary sinus, a pyramidal cavity within the maxilla, is a region of profound clinical importance owing to its complex anatomy and intimate association with dental structures. Variations in ...

The function of the paranasal sinuses is not clear, but theories include humidification and warming of inspired air, lightening of the skull, improvement of vocal resonance, absorption of shock to the ...

Survival rates for patients with cancer of maxillary sinus average about 40% over 5 years. The more advanced the disease is, the worse is the outcome or the prognosis. Early-stage tumours may have a ...

Maxillary sinus cancer is a rare form of cancer that originates in the maxillary sinuses, which are located on either side of your nose below your cheeks. Paranasal sinus cancers are a rare form of ...

Zygomatic implants may be considered as an alternative to bone augmentation procedures in the management of severe maxillary atrophy. The zygomatic implant placement procedure does not require any ...

Sinuses can provide an insight into how ancient human skulls changed over time. While their function remains uncertain, the sinuses offer a new way for looking at human evolution. The changing shape ...