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Maxillary sinusitis of odontogenic origin.

Pushkar Mehra¹, Daniel Jeong

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 100 East Newton Street, Suite G-407, Boston, MA 02118, USA. pushkar.mehra@bmc.org

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Dental infections can cause maxillary sinusitis, a condition affecting 10-12% of cases. Prompt dental evaluation is crucial for diagnosing and treating this sinus infection effectively.

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Odontogenic infections are a significant, though uncommon, cause of maxillary sinusitis.
The close proximity of maxillary posterior teeth to the maxillary sinus facilitates direct spread of infection.
Violation of the schneiderian membrane integrity by dental issues or surgery can lead to sinusitis.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of considering odontogenic etiology in maxillary sinusitis cases.
To outline diagnostic criteria and management strategies for sinusitis of dental origin.
To emphasize the polymicrobial nature of odontogenic infections.

Main Methods:

Clinical evaluation of patients presenting with maxillary sinusitis symptoms.
Review of patient history for dental pain, infections, or recent oral surgeries.
Radiographic examination to assess dental and sinus conditions.
Microbiological assessment to identify aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.

Main Results:

Odontogenic sources account for 10-12% of maxillary sinusitis cases.
Anaerobic bacteria often predominate in polymicrobial odontogenic infections.
Patients resistant to conventional sinusitis therapy may have an underlying dental cause.

Conclusions:

A thorough dental and clinical evaluation, including radiographs, is essential for diagnosing odontogenic sinusitis.
Management requires addressing the dental source, antibiotic therapy, and potentially surgical intervention.
Considering odontogenic etiology is critical for effective treatment of persistent maxillary sinusitis.