Cutaneous Sinus Tract From Remaining Tooth Fragment of Edentulous Maxilla

Facial cutaneous lesions of dental origin: A case series emphasizing the awareness of the entity and its medico-legal consequences

“…Our case series aims to increase the awareness of the variable presentation of facial lesions of dental origin; and we stress on the fact that a classic discharging sinus is not the most common presentation. The surgeon should also be aware of unusual presentations of such lesions and these include: midline upper lip and chin lesions [ 7 ], bilateral facial lesions [ 9 ], a facial lesion of dental origin in an edentulous patient (arising from an embedded tooth fragment) [ 10 ]; and lesions mimicking basal cell carcinoma [ 11 ].…”

Facial fistula

“…Patients also seek a dermatologist for skin lesions, with subsequent frequent misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatments methods. 5 , 7 - 9 For facial lesions, history and physical examination of the oral cavity condition is critical. This should include intraoral examination and radiographs as it is common for an odontogenic infection to develop extraoral pathological symptoms, and physicians have to rule out any dental origin to achieve a better prognosis.…”

Non Surgical Management of Cutaneous Sinus Tract of Dental Origin: A Report of Three Cases

“…The odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract on the facial and cervical skin often develops as a result of chronic apical periodontitis caused by pulpal degeneration or necrosis. 6,7 The apical infection may spread through the marrow space, then perforate the cortical bone. In soft tissue, the infection may spread through the path of least resistance between facial spaces and finally perforate a mucosal or cutaneous surface.…”