Upper molar removed and implant installed: now I have a liquid and air sinus leak.

Question

Had an upper molar implant installed yesterday. The doctor had suggested I rinse often with mouthwash. Tonight while rinsing and I felt and heard the liquid go up my sinus and then green mouthwash ran out my nose. Watched in mirror with a flashlight and I can see the mouthwash draining back down around the implant. I rinsed well with water. I'm concerned about the bone graft material - has it now been contaminated by mouthwash? Its Saturday so I must wait until Monday to talk to the specialist.

Richard Champagne, DMD, MAGD · Answer

It's possible that your sinus is situated in such a way that it is very close to the sight of where your tooth was extracted and the implant was placed.
 It would be best if you contacted the doctor who performed this procedure early Monday morning so that they could take a look and give you better guidance.
I hope you found this information to be helpful,
  
Dr Champagne

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:My suggestion is to contact and go to your implant surgeon as soon as you can.  You can rinse your mouth with warm salt water for now and do not use the mouthwash until you see your surgeon.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

its my advice to visit your surgeon. or it will result in sinus infection and implant failure. so visit your dentist as soon as possible.

Juan C. Arroyo, DMD · Answer

It sounds to me that you have a sinus communication. Best situation is to contact your Oral Surgeon for evaluation and management of this communication , as it could lead to a sinus infection and most likely the loss of the implant and bone graft.
Good Luck to you, Dr. Arroyo

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Upper molar removed and implant installed: now I have a liquid and air sinus leak.

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