Open AccessDouble-layered closure of oroantral fistula using buccal fat pad and buccal advancement flap
Author(s) -
Ramesh Candamourty,
Manoj Jain,
K. Sankar,
M R Ramesh Babu
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of natural science, biology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.236
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2229-7707
pISSN - 0976-9668
DOI - 10.4103/0976-9668.101930
Subject(s) - buccal fat pad , medicine , buccal administration , dentistry , fistula , surgery
Some of the traditional methods that are being employed in the repair of oroantral communication can be broadly divided into local and distant flaps. Recently, because of various advantages, buccal fat pad is increasingly being employed in the repair of oroantral fistula and other oral defects worldwide. However, there are some problems that can be encountered while harvesting BFP which has to be taken care of. In this paper, we present a case with one of such problems, its management, and review of literature on the same.