Odontogenic sinusitis is called an atypical form of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus. The cause of its occurrence are inflammatory processes in the teeth and tissues of the upper jaw. So what are the symptoms of inflammation and what treatments does modern medicine offer?
Odontogenic sinusitis and its causes
It is immediately worth noting that different types of bacteria can act as the causative agent of the inflammatory process, including streptococci, diplococci, staphylococci, enterococci, etc. Often people with odontogenic sinusitis have some anatomical features of the structure of the upper jaw and teeth, in particular, the roots of the latter are too close to the bottom of the sinus. In some cases, the infection enters the maxillary sinus during improperly performed dental procedures or in the presence of perforations after tooth extraction. In addition, the causes include periodontitis of the upper teeth (inin particular, molars and premolars), as well as osteomyelitis of the upper jaw, festering cyst, etc.
Acute odontogenic sinusitis: symptoms
As a rule, this form of the disease begins suddenly and is accompanied by inflammation in the region of the alveolar process of the upper jaw. The inflammatory process is accompanied by severe pain in one or several teeth at once. Soreness is greatly aggravated by pressure on the upper jaw, for example, while eating.
Along with this, the body temperature rises sharply, sometimes even up to 40 degrees. Patients with odontogenic sinusitis complain of a feeling of fullness in the corresponding side of the upper jaw, as well as persistent nasal congestion. Sometimes the disease is accompanied by increased tearing on the affected side of the face, as well as sensitivity to light. As the disease progresses, characteristic purulent or mucopurulent discharge from the nose appears. The mucous membrane of the nasal passage swells and turns red.
Chronic odontogenic sinusitis and its symptoms
This stage is a consequence of untreated acute sinusitis or the presence in the upper jaw of a permanent focus of chronic infection. In the clinical picture of this type of inflammation, two main periods are clearly distinguished - relative well-being and exacerbation of the disease.
Patients with odontogenic sinusitis complain of nasal congestion and pain, which often radiate not only to the teeth, but also to the temporal and frontal part of the cranialboxes. A very characteristic symptom is purulent discharge, as well as swelling of the nasal passage on the affected side of the face. Patients also suffer from periodic unilateral headaches, weakness, constant fatigue and reduced performance. In some cases, the disease is accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the head, swelling of the tissues of the lower eyelid. It is not uncommon for patients to complain of an annoying fetid odor.
In any case, such a condition requires medical attention. First of all, you need to get rid of the source of infection. Then, as a rule, in most cases, a puncture of the maxillary sinus is performed, during which it is cleaned of pus, washed with antiseptic solutions and antibiotics. Further antibiotic therapy is carried out. To eliminate symptoms, patients are prescribed painkillers, antipyretics and desensitizing drugs. To facilitate nasal breathing, special nasal drops with vasodilating properties are used, which quickly relieve swelling.
And do not forget that oral hygiene and timely dental treatment will protect you from the appearance of this unpleasant and very dangerous disease with its complications.
