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Two hundred CBCT scans (400 MSs) were analysed for height and width of the maxillary sinuses (MSs) and its distribution with regards to gender. The prevalence of AMO and its different types of shapes were evaluated.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Between the male and female groups, differences on both the right and left sides with respect to the MS height were observed (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n > 0.05). However, the male group showed statistically significant higher values for right-sided MS width (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). The prevalence of AMO in 400 MSs was found to be 65%, of which 63% of AMOs were present in the male group. The prevalence of types of accessory maxillary ostia revealed that the round and ovoid shapes were similar in number as compared to slit shapes.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n The forensic anthropology through CBCT can utilise the MS width as a tool to assess various anatomical variations. The frequency of AMOs can be utilised as a critical indicator for assessing such morphological and anatomical variations. 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