ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Selecting the Best Surgical Treatment Methods in Oro-Antral Communications.
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- Treatment of Oroantral Communication and Fistulas with the Use of Blood-Derived Platelet-Rich Preparations Rich in Growth Factors: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Acute Oroantral Communication Closure: Resorbable Collagen Membrane vs. Buccal Advancement Flap Outcomes: A Clinical Trial.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- [Surgical treatment outcomes of different stages of maxillary medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2026Article
- Clinical decision-making algorithm for the management of Oroantral fistula: A comprehensive guide.The Saudi dental journal · 2025Review
- [Implant restoration for patient with two oroantral communications treated by staged surgeries: a case report].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2025Article
- Management of Oro-Antral Communication: A Systemic Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Fixation of Flowable Composite Resin Within Crossing Sutures for the Closure of Oroantral Communications: Two Clinical Cases and Literature Review.Case reports in medicine · 2025Article
- Endoscopic maxillary sinus drainage combined with buccal fat pad flaps for repairing large oroantral fistulas in patients with odontogenic maxillary sinusitis.World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · 2024Article
- Open Barrier Membrane Technique for the Treatment of Oroantral Communications: Two Case Reports.Cureus · 2024Article
- The Treatment and Management of Oroantral Communications and Fistulas: A Systematic Review and Network Metanalysis.Dentistry journal · 2024Review
- Treatment of Odontogenic Maxillary Sinusitis with the Use of Growth Factors in Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Immediate Closure of Oro-Antral Communication: A Case Report.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Anatomical and Surgical Implications of the Usage of Bichat Fat Pad in Oroantral Communication, Maxillary, Palatal, and Related Surgeries-Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Successful Closure of an Oro-Antral Communication, after Three Previously Failed Attempts, Using Bichat Fat Pad Flap: A Case Report.World journal of plastic surgery · 2023Article
- Oroantral Fistula Management in Diabetic Patients - A Case Report.Annals of maxillofacial surgeryArticle
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Abstract
introductionan oro-antral communication is defined as a permanent pathological connection between the maxillary sinus and the septic oral cavity. Several flaps can be used for the closure (buccal flap, palatal flap, combination techniques) but relapses occur often in case of a large defects and underlying general conditions. Bichat fad pad flap is a multipotent pedicled fatty tissue that is easily accessible from the oral cavity that can be used for the closure of medium-sized defects, even in immunocompromised patients due to its stem cell capacity. MATERIALS AND
methodsthe medical information of the patients diagnosed with oro-antral communications who were admitted and treated in the Oral and Maxillo-Facial Clinic Targu Mures, between 2013 and 2020 were analyzed. A database containing general information, reported causes, associated diseases, surgical methods used during admission, and relapses, was created. The information was statistically processed. The written consent and ethical approval were obtained.
resultsthe study shows that from a total of 140 cases, 72 were treated using buccal advancement flap, 49 using Bichat fat pad flap, and 19 using palatal flaps. The dimensions of the communications ranged between 0.3 cm and 1.5 cm. Several statistically significant results could be found when comparing the surgical methods. Of the 72 patients treated with buccal advancement flaps, 25 presented relapses as opposed to the patients treated with Bichat fat pad flaps who showed no complications,
conclusionsthe most frequently used surgical treatment is the buccal flap, which also has the highest relapse rate. Both primary treatment with Bichat fat-pad flap and re-treatment of relapses using this flap have had 100% success rates, even in patients with general associated conditions, in contrast with patients treated by using the buccal flap. The dimensions of the oro-antral communication and general conditions are crucial factors for the success of the surgical treatment.
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