title: The buccal fat pad in the closure of oro-antral communications: an illustrated guide.
abstract: This article is intended as an illustrated, step-by-step guide in the use of the pedicled buccal fat pad in the closure of oro-antral communications. The advantages and disadvantages of its use are discussed, along with its basic anatomy.
authors.affiliation: MidYorkshire NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.forename: Gillon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fabbroni
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009957:Oroantral Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps