Relation between periapical lesions and sinus membrane thickening assessed by Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

The aim of this study was to evaluate thickening of the Schneiderian membrane and to determine its association with periapical pathologies, using computerized cone beam tomography. An observational, analytical, cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted. A total 179 maxillary sinuses were evaluated using CBCT.