Antral retriever and displaced dental implants in the maxillary sinus

J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Nov;22(6):2275-7. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182327125.

Abstract

Purpose: Removal of antral foreign bodies after implantation is mandatory to avoid infectious processes and may be a troublesome question. Different surgical approaches could be considered, with several limitations and morbidities.

Methods: We present a new tool (Antral Retriever) conceived to remove antral dental implants or any other migrated material through a minimally invasive canine fossa approach, under continuous endoscopic view and local anesthesia.

Results and conclusions: Antral Retriever enables the surgeon to successfully remove antral foreign bodies through a canine fossa approach under continuous endoscopic visualization and local anesthesia, with minimal discomfort for the patient

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Local
  • Dental Implants / adverse effects*
  • Device Removal / instrumentation*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Foreign-Body Migration / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery*
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Surgical Instruments*

Substances

  • Dental Implants