Management of odontogenic sinusitis related to dental implants and maxillary sinus grafting: a retrospective single-center study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Management of odontogenic sinusitis related to dental implants and maxillary sinus grafting: a retrospective single-center study

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  • Lorenzo Sabatino

  • Michele Antonio Lopez

  • Marco Mattaroccia

  • Matteo Valentini

  • Francesco Iafrati

  • Luigi De Benedetto

  • Antonio Moffa

  • Manuele Casale

  • June 26, 2026

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    The study analyzed 45 patients with odontogenic sinusitis (ODS) related to dental implants and sinus augmentation from December 2020 to December 2025.

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    Patients were classified into two groups: Group I for pre-implant complications and Group II for implant-related complications, with Group II comprising 82.2%.

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    Chronic sinusitis was prevalent in 70.3% of Group II patients, with high incidences of foreign bodies and oroantral communications, each affecting 64.9%.

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    A combined simultaneous surgical approach was favored in 59.5% of Group II cases, while exclusive approaches were used in 27.0% and 13.5% of cases.

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    At the 3-month follow-up, 97.8% of patients achieved primary complete resolution, with a final success rate of 100% after addressing a recurrence.

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