X-ray of bad root canal treatment

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rod - 09 Oct 2005 13:06 GMT

Hi,

I recently had an X-ray done of a possible bad root canal treatment.
The theory is that this has been affecting my sinuses, eg. I have been
diagnosed with sinusitis. From:
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You can see the "canal filler" extending into the sinus cavity, with
some "extra filler" at the tip.

Is anyone able to verify that this would be affecting my sinuses and if
so, in what way?

Thanks,
Rod.

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Steven L. - 09 Oct 2005 16:03 GMT

> Hi,
>
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> Is anyone able to verify that this would be affecting my sinuses and if
> so, in what way?

Well, we laypersons can't diagnose you by remote control. But I have
heard that about 10% of sinusitis cases are thought to be of dental
origin. The maxillary sinus cavity is separated from the roots of the
upper molar teeth by just a thin layer of bone. When an upper molar
extrudes into the maxillary sinus cavity, it can allow infection to
travel into the sinus.

So if your sinusitis problems started after your bad root canal
treatment, it's certainly a prime suspect. Get a second opinion,
preferably from an oral surgeon.

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Don Brady - 09 Oct 2005 23:15 GMT

>Hi,
>
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>Is anyone able to verify that this would be affecting my sinuses and if
>so, in what way?

Well it will affect your sinuses.

So just get it fixed and see what happens. I would be hopeful.....

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tyler.schacht@gmail.com - 10 Oct 2005 17:48 GMT

I am not a doctor. I have had FESS, and i suspected a bad root canel
may have led to my chronic sinusitis. With that said, i will give my
layperson observations/thoughts:

>From my experiences, it does look like the filler is extending into the

maxillary sinus.

Is the maxillary sinus above that tooth infected?

Is the tooth (and surrounding tissue) pressure and/or temperature
sensitive?

In my case, the right maxillary was a mess, and pressue on the tooth
would cause sharp pain.

You need to see an ENT and/or an endontist. I would see an ENT to
possibly scan your sinuses, and make a judgement in regards to the
tooth. I have heard that endontists can be quick to advise surgery.
Keep that in mind.

Good Luck.

Tyler

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rod - 14 Oct 2005 13:15 GMT

> I am not a doctor. I have had FESS, and i suspected a bad root canel
> may have led to my chronic sinusitis. With that said, i will give my
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> tooth. I have heard that endontists can be quick to advise surgery.
> Keep that in mind.

I have done this ENT was prior to this w-ray being taken. Endontist
said should be fine, but I have my doubts ... maybe they just cover for
each other ... scared I will commence litergation of some kind. Has
anyone heard of dentists covering up for each other?

> Good Luck.
>
> Tyler

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bfp383 - 01 Nov 2005 04:29 GMT

I have seen medical journal articles about fungal sinusitis being
caused by the overfilling of root canals. Have you seen this?

>Hi,
>
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>Thanks,
>Rod.

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rod - 18 Nov 2005 10:58 GMT

Hi,

No I have not seen these can you send me any references?

Thanks,
Rod.

> I have seen medical journal articles about fungal sinusitis being
> caused by the overfilling of root canals. Have you seen this?
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> >Thanks,
> >Rod.

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oksana - 01 Apr 2006 20:06 GMT

Hi Rod,
A routine dental X-ray detected some "foreign body" in my maxillary sinus, I
had the CT scan and a number of larger X-Rays, however doctors are unable to
establish what it is. They are thinking that it maybe infection or some sort
of fung and offering to clean it by doing an incision under my upper lip. I
had a bed root canal in a tooth just below the "foreign body/fung/infection"
and I just wanted to ask if you had an operation done. I do not have any
symptoms nor sinus problems and not sure if I should go ahead with the
operation. Do you know what side effect may come out of this sort of
operation?

Thank you in advance.
Oksana

>Hi,
>
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>Thanks,
>Rod.

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