Correlations between Dental Implant Infectious Pathologies and Maxillary Sinusitis: A Review Article

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Infectious Diseases
• Dental Implantology

Background:

• Increasing use of dental implants for aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of edentulous areas.
• Emergence of infectious pathologies originating from the peri-implant area.
• Potential complications of peri-implant infections involving sinus diseases, particularly maxillary sinusitis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize current literature on the correlation between peri-implant infections and maxillary sinusitis.
• To review the relationship between dental implant-related infections and sinus pathologies.

Main Methods:

• Scoping review of articles from five databases.
• Search terms combined to identify relevant studies.
• Selection of 12 articles from 250 based on inclusion/exclusion criteria and duplicate removal.

Main Results:

• All included studies reported a positive correlation between maxillary sinusitis and peri-implant infectious diseases.
• Identified associated pathologies include abscesses, oro-antral communications, and foreign body reactions.
• Material migration from implants or bone grafts can trigger foreign body reactions.

Conclusions:

• Confirmed correlations exist between peri-implant pathology and sinus conditions.
• Emphasized the critical importance of preventing peri-implant infectious diseases.
• Proactive prevention strategies are essential to mitigate the risk of sinus complications.