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Case Report: retained gutta-percha as a cause for persistent maxillary sinusitis and pain.

Benjamin L Hodnett¹, Berrylin Ferguson²

¹Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.

|July 24, 2014

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Retained dental materials, like gutta-percha, can cause chronic maxillary sinusitis. This case highlights the importance of identifying endodontic sources for persistent sinus infections.

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Area of Science:

Otorhinolaryngology
Endodontics
Oral Surgery

Background:

Maxillary sinusitis can arise from dental infections.
Endodontic materials occasionally migrate into the maxillary sinus.
Chronic sinusitis poses significant clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of chronic maxillary sinusitis caused by retained gutta-percha.
To emphasize the dental origin of certain sinonasal pathologies.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.
Discussion of treatment implications.

Main Results:

A patient presented with chronic maxillary sinusitis.
Retained gutta-percha from endodontic treatment was identified as the causative agent within the maxillary sinus.

Conclusions:

Dental materials, specifically gutta-percha, can act as a nidus for chronic maxillary sinusitis.
Accurate diagnosis requires considering endodontic sources for sinonasal infections.
Surgical or conservative removal of the foreign body is crucial for resolution.