Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science  2010;40(3):144-149

doi:10.5051/jpis.2010.40.3.144

Clinical treatment of postoperative infection following sinus augmentation.

Seung Bum HONG 1 ; Jae Suk KIM ; Seung Il SHIN ; Ji Young HAN ; Yeek HERR ; Jong Hyuk CHUNG

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Keywords

Dental implants; Maxillary sinus; Surgical wound infection

Country

Republic 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.