Maxillary sinus Flashcards
1
Q
Fuction of maxiallary sinus
A
resonance the voice
Reserve chambers for warming inspired air
reduce the weight of the skull
2
Q
What is the epithelium for the maxillary sinus
A
pseudostratifed ciliated columnar epithelium
3
Q
Tx for intact OAF
A
enourage clot
suture margins
antibiotics
post on instructions
4
Q
Tx for chronic OAF
A
close with buccal advacnement flap
5
Q
What will pts complain about if chronic OAF
A
problems with fluid consumption speech or singing
problems playing insutrments
problems smoking or singing
bad taste/odour/hallotisis
pain/ sinusitis
