Dental Evaluation: Endodontic and Periodontal

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2024

Publication Title

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America

Abstract

Endodontic and periodontal disease are distinct etiologies that can lead to odontogenic sinusitis (ODS). Apical periodontitis and periodontitis are both polymicrobial infections but with different pathogens affecting different parts of the tooth and alveolar bone. Diagnosing both conditions requires specific clinical examination in addition to radiographic assessment. Understanding the terminology and pathophysiology of these conditions and how they are identified should improve diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes, as well as future ODS research.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Periodontal Diseases; Periapical Periodontitis; Sinusitis

PubMed ID

39244462

ePublication

ePub ahead of print

Volume

57

Issue

6

First Page

1069

Last Page

1082

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