Diagnosis and treatment of maxillary sinusitis after implant placement.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognosis and treatment of infection of the maxillary sinus associated with dental implants.

METHODS

Oral and radiographic general clinical features of 2 patients who developed maxillary sinusitis after implant placement.

RESULTS

The symptoms of maxillary sinusitis were improved by curettage through the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus, antibiotics, and sinus irrigation after 2 weeks of the operation.

CONCLUSION

It was concluded that acute maxillary sinusitis should be treated with a direct approach to the maxillary sinus via lateral wall opening, regular irrigation in hospital, and antibiotics.