Ectopic Eruption of a Tooth into the Nasal Cavity with Sinusitis: A Case Report

Choi, Jang Won; Park, Hong Seok; Park, Beom Seok; Koo, Soo Kweon

Case Report

Journal of Rhinology 2011;18(1):68-70.
Published online May 31, 2011.

Ectopic Eruption of a Tooth into the Nasal Cavity with Sinusitis: A Case Report

Jang Won Choi, Hong Seok Park, Beom Seok Park, Soo Kweon Koo

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Busan St. Mary's Medical Center, Busan, Korea. cheif123@chollian.net

Abstract

The ectopic eruption of teeth into the nasal cavity is a rare phenomenon. Ectopic tooth eruptions commonly occur in the palate and maxillary sinus, but have also been reported in the mandibular condyle, coronoid process, orbit, and nasal cavities. The clinical manifestations of intranasal teeth are quite variable; however, intranasal teeth can be an incidental finding during routine examination in patients without nasal discomfort. Herein we report a unique case of an intranasal ectopic tooth that erupted into the nasal cavity and caused significant nasal symptoms in an otherwise healthy patient. The intranasal tooth was removed endoscopically.

Key Words: Ectopic Tooth;Nasal Obstruction;Sinusitis