Author/Authors :
Laureti, Mauro Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy , Ferrigno, Nicola Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy , Rosella, Daniele Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy , Papi, Piero Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy , Mencio, Francesca Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy , De Angelis, Francesca Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy , Pompa, Giorgio Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy , Di Carlo, Stefano Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences - “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
Displacement of dental implants into the maxillary sinus is not an uncommon event in implant dentistry and may lead to serious
complications, such as sinusitis. To avoid systemic problems, performing the removal of the foreign body as soon as possible is
suggested. Despite the fact that early implants dislocation has been reported several times, late migration into maxillary sinus has
been described by just a few studies. The purpose of this study was to report a rare case of dental implant migration into maxillary
sinus after 12 years of function. A 61-year-old woman came to our attention in June 2015 after being visited by an otolaryngologist
and being diagnosed with sinusitis and presence of a foreign body into the right maxillary sinus. A panoramic radiograph and a
CT scan showed the migration of dental implant sited in 1.6 positions into the maxillary sinus. The implant was removed following
a Caldwell-Luc procedure under local anesthesia. Postoperative course was uncomplicated and the patient reported no symptoms
of sinusitis after 12 months of follow-up.
