Ectopic Eruption of a Maxillary Third Molar Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report

Mc, Büyükkurt; Tozoglu, Sinan; Aras, Mutan Hamdi; Yolcu, Ümit

doi:10.5005/jcdp-6-3-104

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“…The etiology of an ectopic eruption is still not clear and many theories have been put forward including, trauma, infection, cysts, tumors and developmental disturbances. [2][3][4]11 In many cases the etiology cannot be identified. 3 On occasions the tooth can migrate to a distant site including the maxillary sinus-infraorbital region.…”

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“…3 On occasions the tooth can migrate to a distant site including the maxillary sinus-infraorbital region. 2,3,8,9,[25][26][27][28] A tooth impacting in the maxillary sinus-infraorbital region can be asymptomatic. In some cases the patients do a nivel del techo del seno maxilar derecho -región infraorbitaria derecha.…”

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“…Un tejido anormal que interaccione durante el desarrollo puede potencialmente dar como resultado un diente ectópico. 2,3 Al referirnos a cordales ectópicos hacemos mención a aquellos cordales incluídos en posiciones inusuales o desplazados a distancia de su normal localización anatómica (rama ascendente mandibular, cóndilo, apófisis coronoides, seno maxilar, región infraorbitaria, etc.). No se han establecido unos límites anatómicos para calificar un cordal incluído como ectópico.…”

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“…Abnormal tissue that interacts during development could potentially result in an ectopic tooth. 2,3 On referring to ectopic third molar teeth, we refer to those that are impacted in unusual positions, or those that are displaced and that are at a distance from their normal anatomic site (ascending mandibular ramus, condyle, coronoid apophysis, maxillary sinus-infraorbital region, etc.). No anatomic boundaries have been established for defining an impacted third molar tooth as ectopic.…”

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Tercer molar ectópico a nivel de región infraorbitaria-seno maxilar

García

López

Gil

et al. 2007

Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac

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Resumen: Introducción. Los cordales ectópicos son aquellos incluidos en posiciones inusuales o desplazados a distancia de su normal localización anatómica. La erupción ectópica de un diente dentro de la cavidad oral es común pero en otros lugares es raro. La erupción ectópica puede ir asociada con alteraciones en el desarrollo, procesos patológicos o yatrogenia. Caso Clínico. Mujer de 56 años de edad con tercer molar superior derecho ectópico a nivel de región infraorbitaria-seno maxilar. Presentaba dolor e inflamación hemifacial derecha de larga evolución y resistente a tratamiento médico. Se realizó exéresis quirúrgica de dicho cordal mediante abordaje de Caldwell-Luc. Discusión. En muchos casos la etiología de un cordal ectópico no puede ser identificada. La mayor parte de las veces son asintomáticos y diagnosticados mediante estudios radiológicos. Conclusión. La indicación de la exodoncia en el caso de un diente ectópico en general viene determinada por la presencia de sintomatología o en prevención de futuras complicaciones.Palabras clave: Cordal ectópico; Región infraorbitaria-seno maxilar; Caldwell-Luc. Abstract: Introduction. Ectopic third molar teeth are those that are impacted in unusual positions, or that have been displaced and are at a distance from their normal anatomic location. Ectopic eruption of a tooth within the oral cavity is common, but rare in other sites. Ectopic eruption can be associated with developmental disturbances, pathologic processes or iatrogenic activity. Case Report. Female, fifty-six years old, with an upper right ectopic third molar located in the maxillary sinus-infraorbital region. She presented with pain and inflammation of the right side of her face that she had been experiencing for along time and which had been resistant to treatment. Surgical excision was carried out of the third molar tooth using the Caldwell-Luc approach. Discussion. In many cases the etiology of ectopic third molars cannot be identified. Generally they are asymptomatic and diagnosed by radiology studies. Conclusion. The indication for extraction in ectopic teeth cases is in general determined by the presence of symptomatology, or by the need for preventing future complications.

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Tercer molar ectópico a nivel de región infraorbitaria-seno maxilar

García

López

Gil

et al. 2007

Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac

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“…Ectopic teeth in paranasal sinuses can present with a variety of clinical manifestations. Literature review showed that patients with such teeth may present with recurrent or chronic sinusitis,2 5 6 sepsis, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, ostiomeatal complex obstruction,3 headaches and facial numbness 7. We recommend that in patients with sinusitis-type opacification of maxillary antrum and whose condition is refractory to conventional medical treatment, consideration should be given to the investigation of possible underlying anomalies as the cause of such symptoms.…”

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Dentigerous cyst associated with ectopic maxillary third molar in maxillary antrum

Thakur

Nair²,

Thomas³

et al. 2011

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SummaryThe treatment of ectopic maxillary tooth is surgical removal via a Caldwell-Luc procedure. Trans-nasal extraction of tooth may be attempted if the tooth is small and sited near the maxillary antrum. It is also mandatory to completely remove all pathological antral tissue and thoroughly assess all resected soft tissue histologically. This is important as certain antral pathologies such as dentigerous cyst, as in this case, may co-exist with an ectopic molar. It is thus important to follow-up such patients. In the absence of any unusual histology, surgery provides the patient with a defi nitive cure of his symptoms.

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