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Black Sea Journal of Health Science, vol.4, no.3, pp.304-308, 2021 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Abstract: Odontogenic extraoral sinus tracts are pathological formations that occur as a result of pulp necrosis and can be clinically confused with different diseases. For the effective treatment of extraoral sinus tracts, the correct diagnosis of the source of infection should be performed. In the presence of extraoral sinus tracts in the face and neck, dental examination is very important. It is possible to heal odontogenic extraoral sinus tracts with root canal treatment or tooth extraction when necessary. This case report includes the treatment of three different cases of extraoral sinus tracts which originating from three different teeth. Root canal treatments were performed to the teeth that caused extraoral sinus tracts. Calcium hydroxide was used as an intracanal medication between appointments. In the long-term follow-up of the cases, it was observed that the extraoral sinus tracts were completely healed. In addition, healings were observed in the periapical tissues in the radiographic examinations performed during the follow-ups.
Keywords: Extraoral sinus tracts, Calcium hydroxide, Root canal treatment, Cutaneous fistula, Periapical abscess