Unusual case of foreign body in the maxillary sinus

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The penetration of foreign bodies in the maxillary sinuses is a relatively common pathology. It is observed in a number of traumas and dental procedures. The specificity of this type of etiology is that the penetration of the foreign bodies into the sinuses is combined, to a different degree, with damage to the soft tissues and the bones of the jaws, or a dental procedure. AIM: The aim of this article is to present an unusual case of a foreign body in the maxillary sinuses. CONCLUSION: During high-risk procedures, the clinicians need to check thoroughly for any residual foreign bodies in the maxillary sinus.

Foreign Bodies of Dental Iatrogenic Origin Displaced in the Maxillary Sinus - A Safety and Efficacy Analysis of a Retrospective Study

“…60% of paranasal sinus FBs are of iatrogenic, while 25% are of traumatic origin. [ 1 2 3 4 ] Those of iatrogenic origin usually result from dental practice and are rarely related to ENT surgical interventions. [ 5 6 7 ] FBs frequently found into the maxillary sinus include fractured roots, whole intact teeth, gutta percha points, dental impression materials, filling materials, or even dental implants.…”