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Outcome of concomitant maxillary sinusitis following surgical treatment for maxillary
SourceJournal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS)Tier 2Peer-Reviewed Research
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Why it matters for dental
Oral surgeons and periodontists treating patients with maxillary MRONJ can expect sinusitis to persist or worsen after sequestrectomy alone; proactive sinus management may be required to reduce chronic infection risk.
Key points
- Peer-reviewed retrospective study in JOMS (Vol. 84, Issue 10) examines sinus outcomes after maxillary MRONJ surgery.
- Study cohort limited to patients with pre-existing maxillary sinusitis at the time of osteonecrosis surgery.
- Findings quantify the proportion of patients whose sinus disease resolved, persisted, or progressed post-operatively.
- Authors conclude that isolated bony debridement is often insufficient for sinus clearance in maxillary MRONJ.
Who should care
SpecialistAcademia
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