Cementoblastoma involving the maxillary sinus

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Apr;46(3):234-236. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2007.03.009. Epub 2007 Apr 27.

Abstract

A cementoblastoma is rare, benign, and of odontogenic ectomesenchymal origin, usually associated with the roots of the first mandibular tooth. We present an unusual case of one that involved the roots of the first and second maxillary molars, extended into the maxillary sinus, and was associated with a displaced unerupted third molar. The initial presentation was misleading and resulted in inadequate management. The definitive diagnosis had not been established until 2 years later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cementoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Cementoma* / pathology
  • Cementoma* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Sinus / pathology
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery
  • Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Molar / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Tooth, Impacted / diagnostic imaging
  • Tooth, Impacted / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome