Abstract
Odontogenic
sinusitis represents a distinct
entity of sinusitis with a
particular cause and unique
microbiology. It has been
reported that odontogenic
sinusitis makes up to 40%
of maxillary sinusitis and
up to 70% of unilateral maxillary
sinusitis. It requires a collaboration
and multidisciplinary approach
involving dental subspeciality
and otolaryngology. Endoscopic
sinus surgery plays an important
role in many cases and in
some instances, it delivers
quicker improvement. In this
paper, we present two cases
where sinusitis of dental
cause was treated with endoscopic
sinus surgery.
Keywords: Endoscopic
Sinus Surgery, Maxillary Sinusitis,
Odontogenic Sinusitis,
Acute Sinusitis, chronic sinusitis.
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