Bilateral ectopic third molars in maxillary sinus associated with dentigerous cyst identified with ophthalmic, nasal and maxillary complication: A rare case report

This report presented our management of rarely seen case of bilateral dentigerous cysts related with ectopic third molars in maxillary sinuses. Ectopic teeth eruption in maxillary sinus should be treated as early as possible once it is diagnosed, in consideration of related complication of orbital and nasal involvement. The symptoms totally recovered with the suitable management method for our patient. The prevalence of maxillary third molars ectopic eruption in the maxillary sinus (Antrum of Highmore) is extremely rare in the literature. Lack of treatment protocol for such ectopic eruptions in the maxillary sinus and its rareness deserved to be added to the literature.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research