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Maxillary sinus disease of odontogenic origin
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, MA, USA. pushkar.mehra@bmc.org
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|April 6, 2004
Summary
Odontogenic sinusitis, often caused by dental issues, requires dental evaluation for accurate diagnosis. Prompt treatment, including antibiotics or surgery, resolves symptoms and prevents chronic sinus disease.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Odontogenic sinusitis comprises 10-12% of maxillary sinusitis cases.
- Consider odontogenic origin in refractory sinusitis or with dental history.
- Diagnosis relies on dental/clinical evaluation and radiography.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the causes, diagnosis, and management of odontogenic sinusitis.
- To emphasize the importance of dental evaluation in sinusitis cases.
- To highlight treatment strategies for effective resolution.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of odontogenic sinusitis.
- Analysis of common etiologies, including dental abscesses and periodontal disease.
- Discussion of diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Common causes: dental abscesses, periodontal disease, extraction complications, foreign bodies.
- Infections are typically mixed aerobic-anaerobic.
- Antibiotic therapy (3-4 weeks) and surgical intervention are key treatments.
Conclusions:
- Odontogenic sinusitis necessitates a dental focus for diagnosis and treatment.
- Prompt surgical management is crucial for oroantral communications to prevent chronicity.
- Integrated medical and surgical approaches ensure symptom resolution.