Sinus Tract vs. Fistula: There is a Difference

Authors

Mea Weinberg DMD, MSD, RPh
Stuart Segelnick DDS, MS, New York University College of DentistryFollow
Christine Chu DDS
Asgeir Sigurdsson DDS, MS

Keywords

sinus tract, fistula

Abstract

The terms sinus and fistula have been used interchangeably in clinical dentistry, but it may be inconsistent with past and current literature. The primary difference between the two is the number of anatomic spaces or openings involved. There is often confusion regarding the lining of a sinus tract and of a fistula. This article will review the clinical and histological features of a sinus and a fistula in both dentistry and medicine.

Recommended Citation

Mea Weinberg DMD, MSD, RPh; Segelnick, Stuart DDS, MS; Christine Chu DDS; and Asgeir Sigurdsson DDS, MS (2023) "Sinus Tract vs. Fistula: There is a Difference," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 89: No. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol89/iss4/5