Cysts and sinuses of the face resulting from dental abscesses.

Cysts and sinuses of the face and neck should always bring to mind the possibility of causative underlying dental disease. This should be investigated by history, physical examination and appropriate roentgenograms of the teeth. Abscesses of the teeth are the most common dental causes for the suspicious facial mass or sinus tract. Appropriate management includes extraction or root canal therapy of the diseases tooth. Any residual facial scar can later be excised and reconstructed as appropriate.