Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis – Need for Multidisciplinary Approach- A Review

Abstract

Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis (OMS) is a very common disease.Most of the cases present or referred to otorhinolaryngologists by General physicians and from other specialties.Many otorhinolaryngologists fail to find the exact etiology especially in the early cases having dental origin.Failure to detect this leads to failure of medical and surgical treat ment by otorhinolaryngologist .Opinion from Dental Surgeon before treatment helps to find or rule out odontogenic pathology as its helps to decide type of medical and surgical intervention.This article reviews the common clinical features and the management protocols which wil l help the otolaryngologists ,Dental Surgeons & other Specialists to efficiently treat odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis ,thereby preventing recurrence ,spread to other sinuses & complications.