Zunaira saleh3 days ago

Fracture of maxillary tuberosity

Tuberosity removed with the maxillary second molar, which eliminates the important prosthetic retention area and exposes the maxillary sinus. (A) Buccal view of bone removed with the tooth. (B) Superior view, looking onto the sinus floor, which was removed with the tooth. If possible, the bony segment should be dissected away from the tooth and the tooth should be removed in the usual fashion. The tuberosity is then stabilized with mucosal sutures as previously indicated. (Courtesy Dr. Edward Ellis III, University of Texas Health