Successful Surgical Removal of an Ectopic Erupted Third Molar in Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report

Abstract

A 24 year old female complained of recurrent headache, facial fullness and purulent discharge in her mouth. Intra oral examination showed an absence of the right upper third molar with no history of previous extraction. The diagnosis was made radiographically with plain sinus X-rays, which revealed, right maxillary third molar inside the maxillary sinus indicating ectopic eruption. Caldwell-luc operation was done and the wisdom tooth was removed with a diseased mucosa. In conclusion; in cases of persistent symptoms of chronic sinusitis with absence of upper third molar, ectopic eruption should not be overlooked.