Odontogenic sinusitis: A review of the current literature

Objectives To present current literature on the topic of odontogenic sinusitis. Data Source PubMed literature search for odontogenic sinusitis. Results Odontogenic sinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the paranasal sinuses that is the result of dental pathology, most often resulting from prior...

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Published in:Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology 2018-04, Vol.3 (2), p.110-114
Main Authors: Little, Ryan E., Long, Christopher M., Loehrl, Todd A., Poetker, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy, Rhinology, and Immunology
Bacterial infections
Bones
Dental caries
dental infection
Dental surgery
Etiology
Infections
Inflammation
maxillary sinusitis
Medical imaging
Nose
Odontogenic sinusitis
Pain
Pathology
Patients
periapical abscess
Radiography
Rhinitis
rhinosinusitis of dental etiology
Sinuses
Sinusitis
Transplants & implants
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Summary:Objectives To present current literature on the topic of odontogenic sinusitis. Data Source PubMed literature search for odontogenic sinusitis. Results Odontogenic sinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the paranasal sinuses that is the result of dental pathology, most often resulting from prior dentoalveolar procedures, infections of maxillary dentition, or maxillary dental trauma. Infections are often polymicrobial with an anaerobe‐predominant microbiome requiring special considerations for antimicrobial therapy. Medical management and treatment of the underlying dental pathology remains a critical initial step in the treatment of odontogenic sinusitis, however recent literature suggests that a significant portion of patients may require endoscopic sinus surgery for successful disease resolution. Conclusions This review describes the essential epidemiological and etiological factors, relevant clinical findings and diagnostic modalities, microbiologic and antimicrobial considerations, as well as the medical and surgical treatment approaches commonly utilized for the management of odontogenic sinusitis. Level of Evidence NA.
ISSN:2378-8038
0023-852X
2378-8038
DOI:10.1002/lio2.147