Post by slm on May 31, 2017 12:50:22 GMT
60+ Adult male, diagnosed with a KCOT in upper anterior maxilla (front of jaw beneath nose and extending largely to one side). This was a large tumor that did not present any symptoms until a cyst formed on the outer gum after water-picking caused irritation. X-rays followed, the tumor was diagnosed, 4 root canals were performed, and a surgical plan was implemented. Surgery was done in the hospital under general anesthesia. It took a couple weeks to recover. All teeth were initially saved, but there was concern that a couple might eventually be lost.
Post surgery, a small hole developed in the upper palate a day or two after surgery and the surgical wound did not remain closed. A relatively large hole developed in the front of the jaw, above the front two teeth, with a direct connection to the nasal sinus,such that water can move freely from the oral cavity out one nostril. The hole in front is connected to what is now a fistula in the upper palate.
It was a big tumor that caused a lot of damage. One tooth was lost after a couple of months and a fifth tooth died after surgery that also received a root canal.
Reconstruction has not yet occurred almost four months out, due to the extensive damage and wanting to provide maximum time for healing before going back in to perform repairs.
I'm interested to learn about the reconstruction process if anyone else has experienced something similar. It almost looks like I'm facing cleft palate surgery. That's the best way I can describe the extent of the work needed. Fortunately, there is no cosmetic detriment, except for a lost tooth. Also, I'm fortunate to have connected with a good oral surgeon. Still, this is a fairly uncommon thing to go through, so I haven't heard from anyone who has experienced anything similar.
Post surgery, a small hole developed in the upper palate a day or two after surgery and the surgical wound did not remain closed. A relatively large hole developed in the front of the jaw, above the front two teeth, with a direct connection to the nasal sinus,such that water can move freely from the oral cavity out one nostril. The hole in front is connected to what is now a fistula in the upper palate.
It was a big tumor that caused a lot of damage. One tooth was lost after a couple of months and a fifth tooth died after surgery that also received a root canal.
Reconstruction has not yet occurred almost four months out, due to the extensive damage and wanting to provide maximum time for healing before going back in to perform repairs.
I'm interested to learn about the reconstruction process if anyone else has experienced something similar. It almost looks like I'm facing cleft palate surgery. That's the best way I can describe the extent of the work needed. Fortunately, there is no cosmetic detriment, except for a lost tooth. Also, I'm fortunate to have connected with a good oral surgeon. Still, this is a fairly uncommon thing to go through, so I haven't heard from anyone who has experienced anything similar.