title: The use of the buccal fat pad for reconstruction of oral defects: review of the literature and report of cases.
abstract: Although the buccal fat pad (BFP) was originally used as an alternative method for the closure of small to medium-sized oroantral and oronasal communications, its use has now been extended to use after excision of oral pre malignant lesions. This report describes experience with this technique.
authors.affiliation: K. D. Dental College & Hospital, NH 2 Chatikara, Mathura, 281006 Uttar Pradesh USA.
authors.forename: Shishir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: Hasti
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kankariya
authors.forename: Bhupendra
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Harjani
keywords: Buccal fat pad; Oral premalignant lesion; Oro-antral fistula; Pedicled flap