West China Journal of Stomatology

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Clinical application of endoscope on removal of broken root from maxillary sinus

Wu Pingfan, Guo Lingyan, Chen Linlin   

  1. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
  • Received:2011-12-25 Revised:2011-12-25 Online:2011-12-20 Published:2011-12-20
  • Contact: Chen Linlin,Tel:0791-6362896
  • About author:Wu Pingfan(1983—),男,江西人,硕士

Abstract:

The broken root dislocated into the maxillary sinus is a common complication during the teeth extraction. This article reported broken roots of four patients dislocated into maxillary sinus were removed successfully by endoscope under local anesthesia through windowing in inferior nasal meatus. It is an efficient method, which has less wounds and shorter surgical time.

Key words: endoscope, maxillary sinus, inferior nasal meatus, broken root