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What is Function of the maxillary sinus is: and explain in detail?
Functional Importance and Clinical Considerations
Many functions are attributed to maxillary sinus. Being an air space it lessens the weight of skull, gives resonance to the voice and protects the skull against mechanical shock. It warms and moistens the inspired air. The lysozyme it produces is bactericidal and thus contributes to the defense against bacterial infections.