Assessing root overlap with the maxillary sinus may predict the likelihood of the complication oroantral communication (OAC) after maxillary tooth extraction. This study was recently published in ...

A dry socket can result if the clot does not form or gets dislodged. Dry socket is relatively rare, occurring in only 0.5% to 5.6% of extractions, usually after wisdom tooth removal.

The maxillary sinus and the posterior teeth share a complex anatomical relationship that is pivotal for several dental procedures. Recent advances in imaging modalities, particularly cone‐beam ...

The development of ectopic teeth in nondental areas, specifically the maxillary sinus, is rare. A review of scientific journals revealed reports of only 51 patients having ectopic teeth in the ...

"The study strongly suggests that extraction of the third molar has a positive long-term, albeit subtle, effect on the function of the lingual taste pathways of some people," Kim said.