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2022 Aug 15


Ear Nose Throat J

Retained Dental Implant in the Maxillary Sinus.

Authors

Liu D, Jang S, Suh JD, Borrelli M, Nasrollahi T, Raskin J, Ference EH
Ear Nose Throat J. 2022 Aug 15:1455613221121043.
PMID: 35968734.

Abstract

Implant dentistry has become a popularized means of replacing damaged or missing teeth. Although it has become common practice, there are accounts of implants displacing into surrounding structures, commonly the maxillary sinus. We present the case of a 54-year-old man who presented with chronic left sided pain and pressure found to be secondary to a displaced implant obstructing the left maxillary outflow sinus tract. A systematic review was conducted to assess the current management and treatment options for dental implants displaced into the maxillary sinus. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and the lateral window approach were both found to be safe techniques with minimal postoperative complications.