title: A Case of Oro-antral Communication Closed by Autotransplantation of Third Molar.
abstract: A number of surgical treatment modalities have been described in literature for closure of oro-antral communications. None of the methods however provide for immediate prosthetic rehabilitation of the communication site. We describe a case of oro-antral communication treated using autogenous third molar transplantation. At 18 months of follow-up, the transplanted tooth was functioning well with radiographic evidence of lamina dura and periodontal ligament. Its root-tip was still seen projecting into the maxillary sinus. This report suggests that when possible, autotransplantation of third molar can be a simple and excellent choice for closure of oro-antral communications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari nagar, New Delhi, 110029 India.
authors.forename: Shakil Ahmed
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Nagori
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari nagar, New Delhi, 110029 India.
authors.forename: Anson
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jose
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari nagar, New Delhi, 110029 India.
authors.forename: Ongkila
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bhutia
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari nagar, New Delhi, 110029 India.
authors.forename: Ajoy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roychoudhury
keywords: Autotransplantation; Oroantral fistula; Rehabilitation; Third molar
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