Palatine
root of an upper right 1st molar, pushed into the maxillary
sinus due to incorrect use of the elevator.
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Post-extraction
state of the alveolus, 24 hours after the accident.
Note the clot that has formed and which is obstructing the
communication.
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Anesthesia
of the infraorbital nerve.
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Incisión of the sulcus of the vestibule with a #15
blade, to approach the maxillary sinus.
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Lifting
of a full flap with a periosteal elevator, leaving bone
exposed.
the anterior-external face of the maxilla
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Osteotomy with a round
bur to approach the maxillary sinus.
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Aperture
of the maxillary sinus to visualize the root inside.
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Once
localized, removal of the root with disection forceps.
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Palatine root removed from the
maxillary sinus.
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Single
stitches, with black 3.0 silk suture
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