Unveiling Odontogenic Sinusitis: Long-term Implications of Orthognathic Surgery

Posted: December 3, 2024
This article highlights a case of maxillary sinusitis in a patient 23 years post-orthognathic surgery, emphasizing the importance of considering odontogenic sinusitis in such cases. The patient's symptoms, including cacosmia, led to the identification of bacterial sinusitis with a fungal ball, necessitating endoscopic sinus surgery for treatment. Removal of sinus contents and retained dental hardware improved the patient's condition. The case underscores the significance of thorough imaging and endoscopic evaluation in patients with sinonasal symptoms after dental surgeries, raising questions about the role of retained hardware in infection persistence. Further research is needed to establish management guidelines, especially regarding the removal of facial hardware.

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