PubMed · 1991 · 37 citations · 0 references
DentistryMaxillofacial SurgeryOral SurgeryCystic Lesions Of The JawsMaxillofacial PathologyOral DiagnosisNasolabial CystNasopalatine Duct CystParanasal Sinus AnatomyResidual CystSinus Floor ElevationMaxillary Residual CystMaxillary Sinus ComplicationsMaxillary Sinus DiseaseMaxillary Sinus PathologyMaxillary Sinus SurgerySinus Anatomy EvaluationSinus Cyst EvaluationSurgical Manipulation
Proper diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical manipulation of the posterior maxilla require a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology associated with the maxillary sinus. This case report of a post-operative maxillary cyst diagnosed following routine post-operative examination of a sinus elevation procedure illustrates the need for a meticulous surgical technique, proper management of complications, and routine, long-term follow-up. With the increased utilization of sinus elevation techniques, reports of this destructive lesion may become more common.