A lateral approach to the maxillary sinus for simultaneous extraction of an ankylosed maxillary molar and sinus graft: a case report.
10.5125/jkaoms.2012.38.2.110
- Author:
Jae Ho HWANG
1
;
Hee Seung CHOI
;
Kee Deog KIM
;
Re Mee DOH
;
Wonse PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Advanced General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. wonse@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ankylosis;
Tooth;
Sinus graft;
Piezoelectric device;
Site development
- MeSH:
Ankylosis;
Displacement (Psychology);
Fistula;
Maxillary Sinus;
Molar;
Tooth;
Tooth Eruption;
Transplants
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2012;38(2):110-105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ankylosed tooth is defined as 'the discontinuance of normal passive tooth eruption without any mechanical barrier'. Ankylosed tooth treatment is a challenge to dental clinicians. In treatment of maxillary molar ankylosis cases there are risks of oro-antral fistula, displacement of root fragments into the maxillary sinus, as well as the necessity for providing additional sinus bone augmentation for future implant placement. In this study, we suggested a new technique using a piezoelectric device and a lateral side approach to the maxillary sinus leading to the simultaneous removal of the ankylosed maxillary molar and sinus grafting for the purpose of implant site development.
