Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 204, 435 - 436 (2008)
Published online: 26 April 2008 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2008.293
Subject Categories: Case reports | Implants | Maxillofacial surgery
Endoscopic transnasal removal of migrated dental implants
D. E. Lubbe1, S. Aniruth2, T. Peck3 & S. Liebenberg4
- Dramatically changes the surgical intervention for migrated dental implants and maxillary sinus foreign bodies.
- Patients have substantial benefit and decreased morbidity.
- Outlines interaction between dentists, maxillofacial surgeons and ENT surgeons.
Abstract
We report a case of migration of a dental implant into the maxillary sinus and discuss the benefits of endoscopic transnasal removal of such implants. As the sole approach, this technique has rarely been described.1, 4, 6, 10 The most commonly used technique for retrieval of dental implants is the Caldwell-Luc procedure. This, however, has certain morbidity associated with it and may compromise subsequent implant insertion.
- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, RSA, 7925
- Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon, Private Practice, Cape Town; Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, University of the Western Cape, Private Practice, Cape Town
- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, RSA, 7925
- Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, RSA, 7925
Correspondence to: D. E. Lubbe1 e-mail: delubbe@kingsley.co.za
