[Oral surgery as risk factor of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis]

Srp Arh Celok Lek. 2006 May-Jun;134(5-6):191-4. doi: 10.2298/sarh0606191r.
[Article in Serbian]

Abstract

In order to determine the risk factors of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis, a total number of 40 patients with this pathological condition was examined in three-year period. Oroantral communication was detected in 40% of patients, oroantral fistula in 25%, sinus foreign bodies in 15% and other pathological conditions in 10% of cases. The extraction of the upper lateral teeth was the cause of odontogenic sinusitis in 65% patients. Given the specific tooth, the first upper molar was the most common cause of the condition, i.e. in 40% of cases. It may be concluded that odontogenic sinusitis is the complication of the oral cavity surgery in 85% of patients, what should be taken into consideration in prevention.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / etiology*
  • Oral Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors