title: Closure of large perforation of sinus membrane using pedicled buccal fat pad graft: a case report.
abstract: Although the sinus lift procedure is relatively safe, it does pose some potential problems. The most prevalent intraoperative complication is perforation of sinus membrane. Various techniques and materials have been developed for the repair of the perforated sinus membrane. In this case, pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) was used for the closure of the large perforation on the sinus membrane and dental implants were placed simultaneously. No serious infections have occurred, and clinical and radiographic findings at the 1-year follow-up were adequate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Young-Kyun
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jung-Won
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: Pil-Young
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Yun
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D020545:Respiratory Mucosa / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome