Sinusitis Due to the Presence of a Dental Implant Inside the Maxillary Sinus

The migration of a dental implant into the maxillary sinus is an uncommon event of occurrence. Disrespect for concepts of implantology, low alveolar bone density at the site, high incidence of masticatory force in posterior region, and clinical intercurrences predispose to failure in rehabilitation. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Jadison Junio Conforte, MS, Department of Dental Prosthesis, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, UNESP, Rua José Bonifácio, 1193 CEP 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil; E-mail: junioconforte@yahoo.com.br Received 19 February, 2018 Accepted 2 April, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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