Open AccessComparing the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) With the Buccal Advancement Flap for the Closure of Acute Oroantral Communication
Author(s) -
MA Awal,
Mahmuda Akhter
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative research in medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-8737
DOI - 10.23958/ijirms/vol05-i11/1008
Subject(s) - platelet rich fibrin , medicine , buccal administration , fibrin , dentistry , complication , surgery , immunology
Oroantral communication (OAC) is a pathological communication between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus. Numerous methods are described to manage an acute OAC with some adverse effect and limitations. Our comparative cross-sectional study tried to evaluate the efficacy of Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) by comparing with the Buccal advancement flap for the closure of acute OAC on 38 patients (n=38), were divided into two groups. One group treated by traditional Buccal advancement flap and compared with the group treated with PRF clot and membranes. Statistically significant better healing with less complication was observed (P< 0.05) in group treated with PRF clot and membranes considering as an effective way to manage acute oroantral communications.