Ectopic Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Rare Case

The presence of an ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus is a rare condition. The term ectopic tooth refers to a clinical condition marked by the presence of a tooth in an atypical location, away from its normal anatomical site. In the present case, the surgical removal of an ectopic tooth in the left maxillary sinus is described in a 24-year-old woman. This article discusses possible etiological factors, symptomatology, the role of imaging methods, and treatment approaches in the context of the literature.

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Cureus
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2025-09-24
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93115
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Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
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Ectopic Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Rare Case

Yusuf Ç Kumbul, Burak Kuşçu, Fırat Öztürk, Alperen Uzumcu
Cureus
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
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Ectopic Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Rare Case

Yusuf Ç Kumbul, Burak Kuşçu, Fırat Öztürk, Alperen Uzumcu
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The presence of an ectopic tooth in the maxillary sinus is a rare condition. The term ectopic tooth refers to a clinical condition marked by the presence of a tooth in an atypical location, away from its normal anatomical site. In the present case, the surgical removal of an ectopic tooth in the left maxillary sinus is described in a 24-year-old woman. This article discusses possible etiological factors, symptomatology, the role of imaging methods, and treatment approaches in the context of the literature.

CureusVol. 17(9)
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi (TR), Suleyman Demirel University (KZ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
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Ectopic Tooth in the Maxillary Sinus: A Rare Case — Yusuf Ç Kumbul, Burak Kuşçu, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS