Ectopic tooth in maxillary sinus: Case series.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

• Ectopic tooth eruption typically occurs within the jaw's dentate regions.
• Eruption into non-dentate areas, such as the maxillary sinus, is exceptionally rare and poorly documented.

Observation:

• The maxillary sinus is identified as a non-dentate anatomical region where ectopic teeth can erupt.
• Other rare sites include the nasal septum, mandibular condyle, coronoid process, and palate.

Findings:

• This study highlights the infrequent occurrence of ectopic tooth eruption in the maxillary sinus.
• The rarity and lack of established management protocols necessitate further discussion and documentation.

Implications:

• Early surgical intervention is the preferred treatment for ectopic teeth in the maxillary sinus.
• Surgical removal should include enucleation of any co-existing cysts associated with the ectopic tooth.