This bilateral landmark is located above the apices of the maxillary premolars and molars and appears radiolucent on the panoramic image.

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The maxillary sinuses appear as paired radiolucent areas located superior to the apices of maxillary premolars and molars.The floor of the maxillary sinus is composed of dense cortical bone and appears as a radiopaque line.The maxilla forms the floor of the orbit of the eyes,the sides and floor of the nasal cavity,and the hard palate.The incisive foramen is a hole or opening in bone located at the midline of the anterior portion of the hard palate.The infraorbital foramen is a hole or opening in bone located inferior to the border of the orbit.

This Bilateral Landmark Is Located Above the Apices of the Maxillary