A conventional surgical approach for removal of an ectopic tooth in the nasal cavity

Gormley, Mark; Chahal, Ramanjot; Gallacher, Nicola; Bell, Christopher

doi:10.1136/bcr-2019-231279

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“…The presence of sinonasal ectopic teeth is a rare entity that is usually asymptomatic [ 4 , 9 ]. On a few occasions, chronic maxillary sinusitis because of the presence of foreign bodies in the maxillary sinus, such as ectopic teeth, have been described [ 8 ].…”

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Ectopic Tooth in the Roof of the Left Maxillary Sinus

Vazquez,

Cebotari,

Pereira

et al. 2023

Cureus

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The presence of sinonasal ectopic teeth is a rare entity that is usually asymptomatic. In some cases, the presence of foreign bodies in the maxillary sinus, such as ectopic teeth, can lead to chronic maxillary sinusitis. We report a case of chronic sinusitis because of an ectopic tooth in the roof of the left maxillary sinus in a 50-year-old female who presented with complaints of facial pain in the left maxillary region and purulent nasal discharge. The treatment of ectopic teeth usually consists of the removal of the previous, taking into account its location and possible risks. In this case, the close proximity to the orbit could have led to a greater risk of complications involving the infraorbital bundle. CT scan evaluation is frequently required to identify the exact location and is useful for treatment planning. The traditional surgical approaches to maxillary sinus pathology are transoral Caldwell-Luc approaches or transnasal endoscopic surgery. The method used in this case was the Caldwell-Luc approach. Although more invasive, it allows visualization into the maxillary sinus and superior access for instrumentation of the posterolateral region while permitting manipulation and removal of larger objects. Despite maxillary sinus ectopic teeth being uncommon, it is important for clinicians to become aware and to consider this entity to provide early adequate treatment.

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Ectopic Tooth in the Roof of the Left Maxillary Sinus

Vazquez,

Cebotari,

Pereira

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Conservative surgical management of a supernumerary tooth in the nasal cavity

Kumar

Bhaskar

Kapoor³

et al. 2020

BMJ Case Rep

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A 9-year-old girl presented with a foreign body obstruction inside her nose. The condition led to pain and nasal congestion. CT showed the presence of a radiopaque mass similar to a tooth in the right nasal cavity. Diagnosis of a supernumerary intranasal tooth was made and extraction was performed under general anaesthesia. An ectopic tooth in the nasal cavity is rare and surgical removal is recommended to eliminate the symptoms.

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A conventional surgical approach for removal of an ectopic tooth in the nasal cavity

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Ectopic Tooth in the Roof of the Left Maxillary Sinus

Ectopic Tooth in the Roof of the Left Maxillary Sinus

Conservative surgical management of a supernumerary tooth in the nasal cavity

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