Complications after apicoectomy in maxillary premolar and molar teeth.
This study was designed to enumerate the number of perforations to the maxillary sinus while performing apicoectomy on maxillary premolar and molar teeth and to evaluate possible complications as a result of these perforations. A total of 472 apicoectomies were performed in 440 patients; perforations occurred in 10.4% of teeth, 23% in molars, 13% in second premolars and 2% in first premolars. No cases of acute or chronic sinusitis were recorded. It was concluded that apicoectomy, carried out using a meticulous surgical technique and proper postoperative care, should be considered as a treatment option before contemplating extraction.
Freedman
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. afreed@post.tau.ac.il
Horowitz
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D001047:Apicoectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001641:Bicuspid / Q000601:surgery; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000209:etiology*; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000209:etiology