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Stomatologija / issued by public institution "Odontologijos studija" ... [et al.], 2013
OBJECTIVES. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus us... more OBJECTIVES. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the maxilla where pre- implant surgery is planned. MATERIAL AND METHODS. This retrospective study evaluates a sample CBCT scans of 34 dental patients (68 sinuses). CBCT is used to assess maxillary sinus mucosa and outflow and prevalence of septa. The mucosal thickening was measured and the sinus outflow was classified as open or obstructed. RESULTS. Mucosal thickening was found in 48.5%, septa in 20.6% and total opacity in 2.9% of the sinuses. Maxillary sinus outflow was blocked in 26.5% of the scans. Strong association between radiological signs of maxillary sinus ostium blockage and thickened mucosa was observed. CONCLUSIONS. Anatomic variations and lesions of the maxillary sinus were common findings in CBCT examinations of the maxilla required for dental preprosthetic planning. Routine CBCT scans, including maxillary sinus ostium are recomme...
Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2010
Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs aff... more Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs affecting perimandibular space have a high prevalence and their etiologic and therapeutic aspects have been discussed. Early diagnosis and aggressive antimicrobial and surgical treatment are essential to successfully treat cervical abscesses and compromised upper airways of odontogenic origin. We report the case of life threatening pathology involving perimandibular, retropharyngeal spaces and bilateral pneumonia.
Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2010
Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs aff... more Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs affecting perimandibular space have a high prevalence and their etiologic and therapeutic aspects have been discussed. Early diagnosis and aggressive antimicrobial and surgical treatment are essential to successfully treat cervical abscesses and compromised upper airways of odontogenic origin. We report the case of life threatening pathology involving perimandibular, retropharyngeal spaces and bilateral pneumonia.
Objectives. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus us... more Objectives. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the maxilla where pre-implant surgery is planned.
Stomatologija / issued by public institution "Odontologijos studija" ... [et al.], 2013
OBJECTIVES. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus us... more OBJECTIVES. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the maxilla where pre- implant surgery is planned. MATERIAL AND METHODS. This retrospective study evaluates a sample CBCT scans of 34 dental patients (68 sinuses). CBCT is used to assess maxillary sinus mucosa and outflow and prevalence of septa. The mucosal thickening was measured and the sinus outflow was classified as open or obstructed. RESULTS. Mucosal thickening was found in 48.5%, septa in 20.6% and total opacity in 2.9% of the sinuses. Maxillary sinus outflow was blocked in 26.5% of the scans. Strong association between radiological signs of maxillary sinus ostium blockage and thickened mucosa was observed. CONCLUSIONS. Anatomic variations and lesions of the maxillary sinus were common findings in CBCT examinations of the maxilla required for dental preprosthetic planning. Routine CBCT scans, including maxillary sinus ostium are recomme...
Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2010
Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs aff... more Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs affecting perimandibular space have a high prevalence and their etiologic and therapeutic aspects have been discussed. Early diagnosis and aggressive antimicrobial and surgical treatment are essential to successfully treat cervical abscesses and compromised upper airways of odontogenic origin. We report the case of life threatening pathology involving perimandibular, retropharyngeal spaces and bilateral pneumonia.
Acta Chirurgica Latviensis, 2010
Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs aff... more Severe deep neck infections (DNIs) are potential complications of odontogenic pathology. DNIs affecting perimandibular space have a high prevalence and their etiologic and therapeutic aspects have been discussed. Early diagnosis and aggressive antimicrobial and surgical treatment are essential to successfully treat cervical abscesses and compromised upper airways of odontogenic origin. We report the case of life threatening pathology involving perimandibular, retropharyngeal spaces and bilateral pneumonia.
Objectives. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus us... more Objectives. To assess the presence of anatomic variations and pathology of the maxillary sinus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the maxilla where pre-implant surgery is planned.