Rabie M Shanti1,2, Faizan Alawi3, Su-Min Lee4, Aaron J Henderson1, Neel R Sangal2, Nithin D Adappa2. 1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Pharmacology. 2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 3. Department of Pathology. 4. Department of Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To give an overview of technical considerations and relevant literature in the management odontogenic pathology with involvement of the maxillary sinus. RECENT FINDINGS: Infections, cysts, benign neoplasms (odontogenic and nonodontogenic), and inflammatory conditions impact the maxillary sinus in various ways, could result in significant expansion within the maxillary sinus and significant infections. SUMMARY: This manuscript provides an overview of common pathologic entities of the oral cavity proper that impacts the maxillary sinus health, with discussion of the role of the otorhinolaryngologist and the dental specialist.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To give an overview of technical considerations and relevant literature in the management odontogenic pathology with involvement of the maxillary sinus. RECENT FINDINGS: Infections, cysts, benign neoplasms (odontogenic and nonodontogenic), and inflammatory conditions impact the maxillary sinus in various ways, could result in significant expansion within the maxillary sinus and significant infections. SUMMARY: This manuscript provides an overview of common pathologic entities of the oral cavity proper that impacts the maxillary sinus health, with discussion of the role of the otorhinolaryngologist and the dental specialist.