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Displaced implants into maxillary sinus: report of cases.
Kyung-In Jeong1, Su-Gwan Kim, Ji-Su Oh
1*Fellow, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. †Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. ‡Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. §Associate Professor, Department of Dental Hygiene, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, Republic of Korea.
Maxillary sinus implant displacement can occur due to poor bone quality or surgical planning. Treatment options range from observation to surgical removal, depending on patient symptoms and sinus conditions.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Implantology
- Rhinology
Background:
- Increasing dental implant placements in the edentulous maxillary region present challenges.
- Maxillary sinus displacement of implants can result from factors like low bone quality, resorption, and inadequate treatment planning.
Observation:
- Displaced implants in the maxillary sinus may lead to complications such as sinusitis or mucosal thickening.
- Asymptomatic cases of sinus-displaced implants are also frequently observed.
- Treatment strategies include observation, intraoral removal, or endoscopic endonasal removal.
Findings:
- The study evaluated four patients with implants displaced into the maxillary sinus.
- Treatment decisions were guided by the presence of sinusitis, ostial obstruction, and oroantral fistula.
Implications:
- Proper evaluation and tailored treatment are crucial for managing maxillary sinus implant displacement.
- Understanding the varied clinical presentations and treatment outcomes is vital for successful patient management.