Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53123#.VLXQ1cnQrzE Author(s) Nishant Kumar * , Himanshu Bhutani , Pushpak Jain , Abhishek Verma , Sps Tomar , Shaibal Chaterjee , Ankur Garg , Rohit Awana Affiliation(s) Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ITS Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, India . ABSTRACT Extraction of the first molar or premolar is the commonest cause of oro-antral fistula. Management involves identification of the same, removal of any foreign body from the maxillary sinus, if present, followed by appropriate flap for closer. A case is presented when a gutta percha (GP) point was accidentally dislodged into the right maxillary sinus during preliminary diagnosis of the oro-antral fistula. The surgical management of the case is described and is the appropriate treatment plan. KEYWORDS Gutta Percha , Maxillary Sinus , Caldwell-L...
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