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Evaluation of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis using cone-beam computed tomography: three case reports
Jerome J Cymerman1, Diane H Cymerman, Rita S O'Dwyer
1School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA. AdvancedEndo@gmail.com
Journal of Endodontics
|September 20, 2011
Summary
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) effectively identifies dental issues causing maxillary sinusitis. Treating the dental origin resolved sinusitis and related symptoms in all patients studied.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Odontogenic infections account for 10-12% of maxillary sinusitis cases.
- Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) aids in diagnosing dental pathology as a cause of maxillary sinusitis.
Observation:
- Three patients with sinusitis and respiratory complaints underwent intraoral periapical radiographs and CBCT scans.
- Dental interventions included tooth extractions and endodontic therapy.
- Radiologic follow-up confirmed resolution of sinusitis post-treatment.
Findings:
- All patients experienced complete resolution of severe sinusitis after dental treatment.
- Mucous retention cysts were eradicated in all cases.
- One patient showed improvement in chronic bronchitis.
Implications:
- CBCT is valuable for evaluating patients with combined sinus and dental symptoms.
- Addressing the dental etiology of maxillary sinusitis leads to favorable patient outcomes.
- This highlights the importance of considering odontogenic sources in sinusitis management.
