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Aim: Association between maxillary sinus mucosa/ thickening and periapical pathology - A CBCT study
Objective: To assess the relation between sinus mucosa/ thickening and periapical lesion, to assess anatomic position of root tips with periapical lesion and to correlate age and prevalence of maxillary sinus mucosa/ thickening
Study Design: This retrospective study analysed 100 CBCT scans of patients between 25-75 years enrolled at a CBCT centre in Bhopal, India. The images were acquired using Sirona's Orthophos SL [70 Kv and 8 mA]. Two oral and maxillofacial radiologists examined all images to evaluate the objectives of the study
Results: The gap or space between the lesion and sinus floor was seen in 48% patients, the lesion contact with the sinus floor was seen in 36% patients, the lesion entered the sinus floor was seen in 16% patients. The prevalence of maxillary sinus mucosa/ thickening in our study increased dramatically as the degree of periapical pathology increased. The relationship between position of root tips with periapical lesion, was also assessed
Conclusion: It can be concluded that there is a strong correlation between maxillary sinus mucosa/ thickening due to periapical pathology
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Maxillary Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Periapical Diseases , Maxillary Sinus/pathology , Maxillary Sinusitis , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Myiasis, a term first introduced by Hope (1840), refers to the invasion of tissues and organs of animals and human wounds and certain body cavities by the dipteran larvae which manifests as subcutaneous furunculoid or boillike lesions. Oral myiasis is a rare pathology and a risk to the patient's life. Higher incidence is seen in rural areas affecting the tropical and sub-tropical zones of Africa and America. Myiasis affecting the oro-dental complex is rare. Here is a case report of oral myiasis in an 18-year-old male patient who is mentally challenged with anterior open bite, incompetent lips, and periodontal disease. The lesion was treated with turpentine oil, which forced larvae out and irrigated with normal saline solution. Follow-up examination revealed complete remission and healing of the lesion.