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Vo Truong Nhu Ngoc1, Le Quynh Anh1, Nguyen Minh Duc1,2
1School of Odonto Stomatology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Background:
Nowadays, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) are commonly used in dentistry with an advantage about significantly lower dose comparing with CT-Scanner. Utilizing CBCT images which are indicated in dentistry like orthodontics can help diagnose diseases beyond dentistry field. One rare phenomenon can be seen in maxillary sinus, which is often overlooked by dentists, is ectopic teeth.
Case Report:
This article describes one orthodontic case found accidentally an ectopic tooth in maxillary sinus by inspecting CBCT images.
Conclusion:
Dentists and oral radiologists should carefully inspect non-dental structures, like maxillary sinus, even its distance from the dentoalveolar region, especially in asymptomatic patients.
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