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Maxillary Sinus Flashcards

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When does formation of the maxillary sinus begin in utero?

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3/4 foetal months

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What sinuses are relatively large and well formed at birth? (2)

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maxillary
ethmoid

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What are the functions of the paranasal sinuses? (3)

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  • Resonance to the voice
  • Reserve chambers for warming inspired air
  • Reduce the weight of the skull
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What is the average volumetric space of an adult maxillary sinus?

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15ml

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What are the average dimensions of the maxillary sinus? (3)

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  • 37mm high
  • 27mm wide
  • 35mm antero-posteriorly
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Where is the opening of the maxillary sinus located?

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Middle meatus (hiatus semilunaris)

superiorly on medial wall of sinus

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What length is the opening to the maxillary sinus?

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4mm

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Where is the alveolar canal that transports the posterior superior alveolar nerve located in relation to the sinus?

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generally found on the posterior wall of the sinus cavity

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What epithelium lines the maxillary sinus?

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pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

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What is the function of the cilia that lines the sinus? (2)

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mobilise trapped particulate matter and foreign material within the sinus

move this material toward the ostia for elimination into the nasal cavity

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What complications are associated with the maxillary sinus? (6)

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  1. Oro-Antral Communication (OAC) = Acute
  2. Oro-Antral Fistula (OAF) = Chronic
  3. Root in the antrum (iatrogenic)
  4. Sinusitis
  5. Benign Lesions
  6. Malignant Lesions
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How do we diagnose an oro-antral communication? (8)

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  • can predict by the Size of tooth/roots
  • predict via the radiographic position of roots in relation to antrum during pre-op assessment
  • Bone at trifurcation of roots of removal
  • Bubbling of blood post extraction
  • Nose holding test
  • Direct vision
  • Good light and suction (suction can sometimes create an echo)
  • Blunt probe (take care not to create an OAC) = X don’t use
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Define a fistula.

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epithelial lines tract

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How do we manage a small OAC/OAC with sinus lining intact? (5)

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  • Inform patient
  • Encourage clot
  • Suture margins to hold clot in place
  • Antibiotic (area of debate)
  • Post-op instructions
    = Minimising pressure formation within the sinuses and mouth
    Avoid nose blowing, sucking a straw, inflating balloons, smoking, singing.
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How do we manage a large OAC? (6)

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Inform patient

create a buccal advancement flap

possible trimming of buccal bone

incise the periosteum

ensure the BAF closes the communication with NO tension

suture and close BAF.

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What post-op instructions do we provide after and OAC? (1)

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Minimising pressure formation within the sinuses and mouth;

Avoid nose blowing, sucking a straw, inflating balloons, smoking, singing.

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What do patients complain of if they have a chronic OAF? (6)

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(Hx of upper extraction)

  • Problems with fluid consumption = fluids from nose
  • Problems with speech or singing (nasal quality)
  • Problems playing brass/wind instruments
  • Problems smoking cigarettes or using a straw
  • Bad taste/odour/halitosis/pus discharge (post-nasal drip)
  • Pain/sinusitis type symptoms
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How do we treat a chronic OAF? (4)

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Remove the tract

Raise a flap

washout the antrum

close the flap

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What types of flaps can we use to close OAF/C? (4)

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  • Buccal Advancement Flap
  • Buccal Fat Pad with Buccal Advancement Flap
  • Palatal Flap = thicke tissue
  • Bone Graft/Collagen Membrane
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What is the advnatge of a buccal fat pad buccal advancement flap?

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it is a reinforced/thicker flap

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What are the disadvantages of using a buccal fat pad advancement flap? (2)

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  • More bruising/swelling
  • Can cause asymmetry (one side more boney looking)
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What can cause fracture of the maxillary tuberosity? (5)

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  • XLA of Single standing molar
  • Unknown unerupted molar or wisdom tooth
  • Pathological gemination/concrescence
  • Extracting in wrong order (start from back to front)
  • Inadequate alveolar support
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How do we diagnose/identify a fractured maxillary tuberosity? (4)

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  • Noise “cracking”
  • Movement noted both visually or with supporting fingers
  • More than one tooth movement
  • Tear in soft tissue of palate
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How do we manage a fractured maxillary tuberosity? (2)

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If noticed early enough;
* Reduce the section and stabilise the bone and teeth by splinting

or

If not noticed early and the blood supply has been lost;
* Dissect out the bone and the tooth and close the wound primarily – no BAF needed

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What can we use to splint teeth/bone after a maxillary tuberosity fracture? (3)
- Orthodontic buccal arch wire with composite - 8-12 weeks with rigid HSSW and composite - Arch bar
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If a tooth is splinted after a maxillary tuberosity fracture, what must we do next? (5)
- Dissect out the tooth or treat the pulp = ensure no symptoms - Ensure it is out of occlusion by reducing the occlusal height (once oedema occurs = no occlusal interference) - Consider antibiotic and antiseptics - Provide post-op instructions - If tooth not dissected out, Remove the tooth surgically 4-8 weeks later
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If there are roots/teeth in the antrum why must we take a CBCT on the day of surgery and not before?
roots/teeth can travel
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What options do we have for root/teeth retrieval from the maxillary antrum? (3)
OAF-type approach / through the extraction socket Caldwell-Luc approach: - Access via Buccal/Labial sulcus - Buccal window cut in bone more anteriorly (premolar region) * ENT = Endoscopic Retrieval
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What causes sinusitis? (3)
(Most are precipitated by the effects of a viral infection) Inflammation and oedema = Obstruction of ostia = Trapping of debris within sinus cavity Alteration of mucociliary clearance patterns by: - Allergens - Inflammation - anatomic abnormalities Normal physiological function is disrupted by the cellular damage that occurs to the mucosal lining = this affects normal ciliary function
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What can occur when the maxillary sinus cannot evacuate its contents and there is a build up of pressure?
opportune situation for bacterial overgrowth of normal flora (bacterial infection)
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What are the three main characteristics signs and symptoms of sinusitis?
Discomfort on palpation of infraorbital region - bilateral or unilateral A diffuse pain in the maxillary teeth - Equal sensitivity from percussion of multiple teeth in the same region Pain that worsens with head or facial movements – ask to jump/swing head up and down
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What are general signs and symptoms associated with sinusitis? (14)
* Facial pain * Pressure * Congestion (fullness) * Nasal obstruction * Paranasal drainage * Hyposmia * Fever * Headache * Dental pain * Halitosis * Fatigue * Cough * Ear pain *Anaesthesia/paraesthesia over cheek
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What other diagnosis should we rule out before diagnosing sinusitis? (6)
* Periapical abscess * Periodontal infection * Deep caries * Recent extraction socket * TMD * Neuralgia or atypical facial pain / chronic midfacial pain
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How do we manage sinusitis? (5)
Treat presenting symptoms * Reduce tissue oedema - Decongestants to reduce mucosal oedema Ephedrine nasal drops 0.5% one drop each nostril up to three times daily when required * Reverse obstruction of the ostia - Humidified air is also helpful (steam/menthol inhalations)
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Why can we only prescribe Ephedrine for up to 7 days?
it can cause atrophy to the nasal lining
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When should we prescribe antibiotics for sinusitis? (2)
Antibiotics should only be used if symptomatic treatment is not effective/symptoms worsen AND signs and symptoms point to a bacterial sinusitis
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What antibiotics do we prescribe for bacterial sinusitis? (2)
Pen V tablets 250mg, 2x tablets 4x times a day 8 tablets for 5 days or Doxycycline capsules 100mg, once a day, for 7 days (initial 200mg loading dose = 2x tablets)
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What is a non-resolving sinusitis usually caused by? What can a non-resolving sinusitis lead to?
fungal sinusitis - can cause expansion of the bony walls by increased mucus secretion and fungal growth
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What can cause a traumatic sinusitis? (9)
- Sinus wall fractures - Orbital floor fractures - Root canal therapy - Tooth extractions - Dental Implants / Sinus lifts - Deep periodontal treatment - Nasal packing - Nasogastric tubes - Mechanical (nasal) intubation
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What other factors can contribute to sinusitis? provide examples (3)
* Benign sinus lesions e.g. polyps, papillomas, antral pseudocysts, mucoceles and mucous retention cysts * Odontogenic cysts / odontogenic tumours expanding into the maxillary sinus * Malignant lesions (rare) - Primary tumours of bone or epithelial sinus lining - Local spread from adjacent sites
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