title: Facial sinus of dental origin: a case report.
abstract: Sinus tracts of dental origin opening on the skin can be a diagnostic challenge. A delay in correctly diagnosing these lesions can result in ineffective and inappropriate treatment; however, if recognized early, the sinus tract usually resolves after appropriate endodontic therapy or extraction. We report a case of a cutaneous sinus tract secondary to a periapical abscess of the mandibular first molar tooth. The case was successfully treated by extraction and the sinus tract healed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, Wirral.
authors.forename: Rohini
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mukerji
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005145:Face; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008963:Molar; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014945:Wound Healing