Endodontic considerations of the nasopalatine duct region

J Endod. 2000 Feb;26(2):107-10. doi: 10.1097/00004770-200002000-00012.

Abstract

Although rare, anomalies of the nasopalatine region have been reported in the literature mimicking pathoses of endodontic origin. The purpose of this article is to present a case of a patent nasopalatine duct that was originally diagnosed as a sinus tract and referred for endodontic therapy. A review of the anatomy of the nasopalatine region is also discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Incisor / pathology*
  • Male
  • Maxillary Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Nasal Cavity / pathology*
  • Palate, Hard / pathology*
  • Periapical Periodontitis / therapy
  • Root Canal Therapy