Abstract: By reviewing the literature of the study on the artery in maxillary sinus region, this paper summarized and analyzed physiological and anatomical characteristics of alveolar antral artery, such as the detection rate, diameter and course, so as to provide some references for clinical treatment and reduce the risk of hemorrhage during maxillary sinus elevation surgery.

Key words: Alveolar antral artery, Anatomical physiological, maxillary sinus augmentation