SYSTEMIC RISKS IN PATIENTS WITH IMPACTED TEETH IN THE MAXILLARY SINUS REGION

Abstract

Impacted teeth near the maxillary sinus can contribute to respiratory complications and chronic sinusitis due to inflammation and infection of adjacent structures. In addition, impacted teeth, especially canines, can compromise the patient's phonetics, affecting their diction and self-esteem.

In the case report presented, a 16-year-old female patient presented inclusions of the maxillary canines, resulting in phonetic and aesthetic difficulties. Tooth extraction was successfully performed, since orthosurgical treatment was not feasible. The procedure avoided dental and systemic complications, such as root resorption and chronic sinusitis, allowing the continuity of orthodontic treatment for speech correction and facial aesthetics.