IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS
Image 1: This is a dental implant in the sinus.
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BACKGROUND
This dental implant has drifted into the maxillary sinus and for some reason, it was not removed. This is a unique feature that can be used for identification.
REFERENCES
Contributed by Dr. Peter Loomis, forensic odontologist at the Office of the Medical Examiner, Albuquerque New Mexico.
Last updated: 2013-10-15
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