Affiliation:
1. Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences Bengaluru, Karnataka
2. Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College and Hospital Bengaluru, Karnataka
Abstract
A longstanding odontogenic infection often leads to the formation of suppuration, which is drained either intra-orally or extra-orally through a sinus tract. Being a rare condition, the extraoral sinus tract of odontogenic origin is usually misdiagnosed. As it is rightly said that a correct diagnosis is three-fourths the remedy, diagnosing the odontogenic extraoral sinus tract is of prime importance for its effective management. So, this case report demonstrates the diagnosis and the non-surgical endodontic management of an extraoral sinus tract.
Key Words - Cutaneous lesion, Extra-oral sinus tract, Non-surgical endodontic management, Odontogenic origin
Publisher
Indian Dental Association
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