Lost in Space - Caldwell Luc Antrostomy for Retrieving Displaced Root into Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report

Authors

  • Sara Luay Thanoon Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Shawal Firdaus Mohamad Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Luay Thanoon Younis Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/cos.v10i2.23648

Keywords:

displaced root, maxillary sinus, Caldwell Luc antrostomy

Abstract

The palatal root of the first permanent molar is the most commonly deflected root into the maxillary sinus during extraction. A rational approach to the surgical removal of a root from the antrum is important. Some surgeons prefer the alveolar approach while others prefer the Caldwell-Luc operation. In this report, a case was presented where the palatal root tip of the right upper first molar was displaced into the right maxillary sinus during simple extraction of the tooth which was later successfully removed from the maxillary sinus by the Caldwell-Luc approach. CBCT was used to locate and remove the lost root tip.

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Published

2023-09-01

How to Cite

Luay Thanoon, S., Mohamad, M. S. F., & Younis, L. T. (2023). Lost in Space - Caldwell Luc Antrostomy for Retrieving Displaced Root into Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report. Compendium of Oral Science, 10(2), 102–107. https://doi.org/10.24191/cos.v10i2.23648

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): Compendium of Oral Science

Section

Case Report

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