Closure of oroantral communications using a pedicled buccal fat pad graft.
OBJECTIVE
This report evaluates the use of a pedicled buccal fat pad graft for closure of oroantral fistulae.


METHODS
Fourteen patients with oroantral communications, ranging from 8 to 20 mm in diameter, were treated by the use of a pedicled buccal fat pad graft.


RESULTS
The procedure was successful in 13 of 14 patients. Postoperatively, the orally exposed fat gradually was transformed into a granulation-like tissue and epithelization developed within 3 weeks.


CONCLUSIONS
It was concluded that the procedure has wide application and a high degree of success.
Hanazawa
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Department of Oral Surgery, Kawatetsu Chiba-Hospital, Japan.
Itoh
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Mabashi
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Sato
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K
D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing