THE CALDWELL-LUC PROCEDURE

Endoscopically assisted Caldwell-Luc procedure for removal of a foreign body from the maxillary sinus.

Removal of extensive maxillary dentigerous cyst via a Caldwell-Luc procedure

Caldwell-Luc procedure, canine impaction, dentigerous cyst, ectopic tooth. Abstract A case of a large dentigerous cyst associated with canine tooth in the maxillary antrum is presented. This case is of interest because of its extensiveness and the presence of an ectopic tooth in the roof of the maxillary sinus. Theoretical aspects of canine impaction and cyst formation are reviewed. The managem...

The Cranial Base Fracture after the Caldwell-Luc Operation

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Caldwell-Luc operation without inferior meatal antrostomy: a retrospective study of 50 cases.

PURPOSE In the standard Caldwell-Luc operation, an inferior meatal antrostomy is performed to promote sinus drainage. However, inferior meatal antrostomy has been criticized for its additional operation time and wound, early loss of the opening, and risk of injury to the nasolacrimal duct. This study retrospectively reviewed the results of the Caldwell-Luc operation without inferior meatal antr...

Caldwell-luc Approach for Surgical Removal Ofthe Root from Maxillary Sinus with Closure of Oro-antral Fistula

The palatal root of the first permanent molar is the most commonly deflected root into the maxillary sinus during extraction. A rational approach to the surgical removal of a root from the antrum is important. Some surgeons prefer the alveolar approach while others prefer the Caldwell-Luc operation. A case is presented where the palatal root tip of the left upper first molar was removed from th...