Evidence of an increase in the incidence of odontogenic sinusitis over the last decade in the UK

Abstract

The incidence of odontogenic sinusitis appears to be increasing. The importance of assessing the oral cavity and dentition in patients with rhinosinusitis is therefore emphasised.

Etiology and clinical characteristics of symptomatic unilateral maxillary sinusitis: A review of 174 cases

“…The literature reports conflicting data concerning the nature of odontogenic pathology causing the sinusitis. While most studies mention periapical and periodontal disease as the leading cause (Bomeli, et al 2009, Hoskison, et al 2012, Melen et al 1986, Nair and Nair 2010, Pokorny, et al 2013, newer literature regards iatrogenic reasons, such as post-surgical oroantral fistulae, as the pivotal triggering factors (Lechien, et al 2014, Lopatin et al 2002, Matsumoto, et al 2015, Simuntis, et al 2014. This research confirms those findings, as 64% of odontogenic unilateral maxillary sinusitis cases evolved after dentoalveolar surgical procedures.…”

Rinosinusitis maxilar crónica de origen dental

“…Su incidencia exacta es desconocida y difícil de determinar pero existe evidencia que demuestra que se encuentra en aumento 4 . Debido a su ubicación anatómica, el seno maxilar se encuentra vulnerable a la invasión de microorganismos patógenos tanto de la cavidad oral como nasal.…”

Chronic odontogenic paranasal sinusitis in the material provided by the Otorhinolaryngology Unit of the 4th Military Teaching Hospital in Wroclaw

“…The first two types are usually related to an infection or nasal allergy, though the growing role of odontogenic infections is frequently mentioned among the etiological factors of chronic sinusitis. 1 The division and treatment of individual inflammatory states are presented in numerous papers, prepared by groups of rhinologists. In Poland, EPOS is used, the last version of which dates back to 2012.…”

“…1 For almost 100 years, it has been estimated that odontogenic sinusitis constitutes approximately 10% of all inflammatory diseases. 5 The advancement in X-ray and endoscopic technology has led to a situation in which odontogenic etiology is identified as the main cause of sinusitis in almost 40% of all cases.…”