Clinical treatment of postoperative infection following sinus augmentation.
10.5051/jpis.2010.40.3.144
- Author:
Seung Bum HONG
1
;
Jae Suk KIM
;
Seung Il SHIN
;
Ji Young HAN
;
Yeek HERR
;
Jong Hyuk CHUNG
Author Information
1. Gangnam Hyundai Dental Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dental implants;
Maxillary sinus;
Surgical wound infection
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Dental Implants;
Maxillary Sinus;
Surgical Wound Infection;
Transplants
- From:Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science
2010;40(3):144-149
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this case report is to present the successful clinical treatment of two cases of postoperative infection following maxillary sinus augmentation. METHODS: In the two cases of postoperative infection, immediate total removal of the grafted material from the sinus was conducted to stop the spread of the infection, after which a high dose of antibiotics was administrated. Re-augmentation procedures were then conducted after the infection subsided. RESULTS: No further complications occurred after sinus re-augmentation. The dental implants placed in the re-augmented sinus were clinically osseointegrated, and the implant-supported restorations in the two cases of postoperative infection have been functioning very well for over 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: In the case of infection of the grafted sinuses, it is necessary to completely remove the graft materials and then administer a high dose of antibiotics to treat the acute infection, after which sinus re-augmentation is suggested.
