Comparative Assessment of Schneiderian Membrane Thickness in Smokers and Non-smokers Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: An Observational Study
The study findings indicate that smoking is associated with increased Schneiderian membrane thickness, which may have clinical implications for sinus augmentation procedures and implant placement. The altered mucosal characteristics in smokers could contribute to a higher risk of complications such as sinus membrane perforation and sinusitis.
Authors
- Arnab Sinha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4382-5128)
- Shashwat Asthana
- Vikram Karande
- Seema Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4007-8147)
- Prasad Karande
- Jyotismita Thakuria
Institutions
- Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre (IN)
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (IN)
- Government Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- D.Y. Patil University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-03-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.81481
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.67