Hi Bryanna,
I started a new thread cause the other one was getting too confusing. I have the results of my Maxillofacial CT/with contrast.
It looks as though everything is normal (which I can't believe) but one question I have for you. It says:

"status post removal of left maxillary tooth crowns with remnants of the molar roots within the maxillary alveolus. No adjacent cortical irregularity or erosion"

Is that normal? I think it means that tooth roots are still in my sinus? Could that be causing my problems?

There is something definitely not right and I am starting to look like a crazy person because every ct comes out normal! The only other thing I can think of is it is the Pseudomonas and maybe it doesn't show up on the ct?

Thank you

Angels,

The maxillary alveolus is the bony socket that holds the roots of the tooth. It is not the sinus. The description of the report is not clear the way it is written here. Could you re-post it with the exact wording and punctuation?

Thanks,
Bryanna

That is exactly how it is written in the conclusion. In the findings, it says "no bony defect of the left maxillary alveolus. Status post removal of left maxillary molar crowns with remnant of the roots within the maxillary alveolus."

Is it normal to have roots left like that? The oral surgeon told me the roots were infected and in my sinus. He is at a dental conference all next week. Ugh!
Thanks

Angels,

This statement the way you say it is written appears to be an incomplete statement. However, it could be just the way the radiologist wrote the report in response to what was written on the prescription for the scan... "Status post removal of left maxillary molar crowns with remnant of the roots within the maxillary alveolus."

One) If the script read something like..... Scan area of the upper left quadrant post removal of teeth and root remnants. It could mean the "current" status post removal of such and such was found to be normal.

Two) If the script read something like .... Scan area of upper left quadrant post removal of teeth for retained root remnants, etc. It could mean the current status shows root remnants were found in the maxillary alveolus.

At least that is my interpretation of it. Do you see what I mean?
Bryanna

Yes, I do. I think it was a finding? Is that normal to have roots left after an extraction?

Angels,

When a tooth is extracted, it is imperative to remove the tooth in its entirety.... this includes every bit of tooth structure including the roots. It is also imperative to remove the periodontal ligament that surrounds the root structure as this ligament is a chronic source of infection if it is left in the bone. And it is also imperative to remove all other diseased tissue and diseased bone as they too will be a chronic source of infection if they are left behind.

Ninety nine+ percent of the time, there is no reason not to perform a complete and thorough tooth extraction.

Bryanna