An in vitro parametric study of maxillary sinus ventilation using transparent 3D-printed sinonasal models

Key Points

• Maxillary sinus ventilation improved with specific model parameters, enhancing airflow dynamics.
• Airflow dynamics measured using 3D-printed sinonasal models to simulate real anatomical conditions.
• Parametric study leveraging in vitro techniques provides detailed insights into sinus ventilation.
• Findings suggest enhanced diagnostic methods for sinus-related conditions could arise from improved modeling.