Multidisciplinary approaches to odontogenic lesions

Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Feb;28(1):36-45. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000603.

Abstract

Purpose of review: To give an overview of technical considerations and relevant literature in the management odontogenic pathology with involvement of the maxillary sinus.

Recent findings: Infections, cysts, benign neoplasms (odontogenic and nonodontogenic), and inflammatory conditions impact the maxillary sinus in various ways, could result in significant expansion within the maxillary sinus and significant infections.

Summary: This manuscript provides an overview of common pathologic entities of the oral cavity proper that impacts the maxillary sinus health, with discussion of the role of the otorhinolaryngologist and the dental specialist.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Jaw / drug effects
  • Jaw / pathology*
  • Maxillary Sinus / microbiology
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / etiology
  • Maxillary Sinusitis / therapy*
  • Odontogenic Cysts / etiology
  • Odontogenic Cysts / therapy*
  • Oroantral Fistula / diagnosis
  • Oroantral Fistula / etiology*
  • Oroantral Fistula / therapy
  • Orthognathic Surgical Procedures
  • Osteonecrosis / chemically induced*
  • Osteonecrosis / therapy
  • Patient Care Team
  • Tooth Diseases / complications*
  • Tooth Diseases / therapy