Aims: To flying cross soft shell jacket determine the prevalence, patterns of occurrence and variations of zygomatic air cell defects (ZACDs) using panoramic radiographs.Methods and Materials: Dental panoramic radiographs of 600 outpatients were examined to evaluate the variations and characteristics of ZACDs.Results: ZACDs were identified in 15 subjects out of 600, giving an overall prevalence of 2.5%.
Seven ZACDs were seen in males and eight in females.Among the 15 ZACDs, nine were unilateral and six were bilateral.Conclusion: The overall advantage household spot & crevice spray prevalence of ZACD is relatively low in south Indian population and careful radiographic evaluation is needed to detect these entities.