Details of Caldwell-luc Antrostomy

It is a surgical procedure to remove irreversibly diseased mucosa of the maxillary sinus. this is done when the patient does not get any cure from medication.

May include:

• Dental cyst
• Abnormal growth of mucous membrane of sinus
• Malignancy of sinus
• Fracture of maxilla
• Orbit or anterior maxillary sinus fractures

May include:

• Imaging tests
• Physical examination
• Sinus tests

During the procedure, an incision is made from lateral incisor to the second molar tooth. Then the flap of mucosa and periosteum is elevated and dissected to expose the anterior wall of sinus and then anterior wall is opened in the canine fossa where the bone is relatively thin with the drill and in this way the procedure is performed.

May include:

• Bleeding after surgery
• Facial asymmetry
• Cheek discomfort
• Damage to teeth