Presentation
Recurrent headaches.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ectopic tooth in maxillary sinus - wisdom tooth
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The third molar tooth (wisdom tooth) is seen projecting into the right maxillary sinus.
Case Discussion
Occasionally teeth, in particular, the third molar tooth, may erupt into the maxillary sinus and present with local sinonasal symptoms attributed to recurrent or chronic sinusitis. In this case, there are no signs of associated acute or chronic sinusitis.