Antroliths: survey of the literature and report of a case.
In the present report, a case with a radiopaque mass within the right maxillary sinus antrum is presented, and the clinical/radiographic features of the lesion are provided. The patient's dental history has revealed extrusion of calcium hydroxide into the periapical area during a previous endodontic treatment. This finding has underscored the need to discuss the potential role of endodontic materials in the development of calcified tissues within the adjacent body cavities.
Güneri
Pelin
P
Department of Oral Diagnosis & Radiology, Ege University School of Dentistry, Bornova 35100, Izmir, Turkey. pelin@dent.ege.edu.tr
Kaya
Aslihan
A
Calişkan
M Kemal
MK
D000328:Adult; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide