Foreign Body Embedded in the Schneiderian Membrane. Issue 3 (1st August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Koticha, Tapan N.; Chan, Hsun‐Liang; Aljateeli, Manar; Edwards, Paul C.; Wang, Hom‐Lay
• Is Part Of: Clinical advances in periodontics. Volume 4:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: 135
• Page End: 138
• Publication Date: 2014-08-01
• Subjects: Foreign bodies -- maxillary sinus -- nasal mucosa -- sinus floor augmentation; Periodontics -- Periodicals; Periodontics; Periodontics; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.632
• DOI: 10.1902/cap.2012.120104
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2573-8046

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Foreign bodies have been reported in the maxillary sinus. It has been suggested that asymptomatic foreign bodies do not require removal. The effect of such retained foreign bodies on sinus‐elevation procedures is unknown. Case Presentation: This case report documents the management of an asymptomatic foreign body embedded in the Schneiderian membrane. The foreign body was left in situ while elevating the membrane for a sinus‐augmentation procedure. A staged approach with delayed implant placement was used. Leaving the foreign body in situ did not seem to adversely affect the healing or clinical success of the augmentation procedure. Conclusions: From this short‐term follow‐up case, a retained foreign body in the maxillary sinus consistent with periapical endodontic filling material could be left in place in conjunction with maxillary sinus grafting based on a lack of symptoms. Long‐term clinical success has yet to be confirmed.