Endoscopic Approach to Remove a Dental Implant With Simultaneous Laser-Cystectomy

Background: Removal of dental implants from the maxillary sinus may require surgical treatment of comorbidities. Method: Canine fossa endoscopy with an additional laterobasal access originally has been used for flapless sinus floor augmentation. The combined technique is presented to remove a titanium screw from the maxillary sinus. The same portals served for dissection of a mucocele using a diode laser. Conclusions: The combination of canine fossa endoscopy and laterobasal access allows an appropriate instrumentation and triangulation of the scope for the endoscopically assisted implant removal and dissection of the mucocele. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Víctor Beltrán, DDS, MSc, PhD, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Manuel Montt N° 112, Temuco 4781176, Chile; E-mail: victor.beltran@ufrontera.cl Received 5 February, 2018 Accepted 3 July, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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