title: Endodontic implications of the maxillary sinus: a review.
abstract: The anatomical and clinical significance of the maxillary sinus in relation to conventional and surgical endodontic therapy is considered. The discussion includes a review on the development, anatomy and physiology of the maxillary sinus, the diagnostic evaluation of the sinus and the differential diagnosis of sinusitis. Endodontic implications of the maxillary sinus include extension of periapical infections into the sinus, the introduction of endodontic instruments and materials beyond the apices of teeth in close proximity to the sinus and the risks and complications associated with endodontic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Oral Rehabilitation and Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
authors.forename: C H J
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Hauman
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Chandler
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Tong
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014663:Nasal Decongestants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000009:adverse effects; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014663:Nasal Decongestants; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants