Sinus perforation

You have just undergone a surgical procedure in which one or more molars from the upper jaw have been removed. During this procedure, a connection was created between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity. This connection has been surgically closed. In most cases, such a connection heals within 2 weeks.

Here are some instructions and advice for home care to ensure the healing of this "open connection" proceeds as smoothly as possible:
 

1. After Closing the Gum Over the Tooth Socket:
   You may need to bite on a piece of gauze for 30 minutes to stop the bleeding from the wound. Before removing the gauze, moisten it with a little water to prevent it from sticking to the sutures and potentially reopening the wound.
    

2. "No-Blowing" Rule for 10–14 Days:
   Avoid all pressure on the maxillary sinus to allow the wound to heal calmly and effectively. This includes:

   • Do not blow your nose.

   • Sneeze with your mouth open.

   • Avoid playing wind instruments.
      

3. For 1–2 weeks, be careful when brushing near the wound to avoid reopening it.
    

4. To keep the sinus clean and ventilated, inhale steam by leaning over a bowl of boiled water and gently breathing in the vapor. Additionally, use a disinfecting mouthwash to rinse the wound starting the day after the procedure.
    

5. The sutures used are dissolvable and will naturally disappear within 2–4 weeks, depending on the type of suture material used.
    

6. You may need to return for a wound check after the procedure. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled for you immediately after your treatment.