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Diagnosis and treatment of maxillary sinusitis after implant placement
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognosis and treatment of infection of the maxillary sinus associated with dental implants.
Methods:
Oral and radiographic general clinical features of 2 patients who developed maxillary sinusitis after implant placement.
Results:
The symptoms of maxillary sinusitis were improved by curettage through the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus, antibiotics, and sinus irrigation after 2 weeks of the operation.
Conclusion:
It was concluded that acute maxillary sinusitis should be treated with a direct approach to the maxillary sinus via lateral wall opening, regular irrigation in hospital, and antibiotics.
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