Oroantral fistula and genian mucosal flap: a review of 25 cases.

Oroantral fistula and genian mucosal flap : a review of 25 cases Summary

Oroantral Fistula Management and Treatment

Oroantral communication is a pathological communication between the oral and antral cavities. When oroantral communication is left open, epithelial tissue may develop namely oroantral fistula. The primary purpose is to close the communication and prevent sinusitis. OAF closures can be achieved using different flaps. The most widely employed flaps are vestibular flap, palatal flap and buccal fat...

Odontogenic sinusitis, oro-antral fistula and surgical repair by Bichat's fat pad: Literature review.

Odontogenic sinusitis accounts for 10-12% of maxillary sinusitis. It occurs due to an interruption of the mucoperiosteum in response to a series of conditions, most frequently the extraction of a superior tooth. Its treatment has two bases: treating the infection and managing the oroantral fistula that perpetuates the infection. Communications smaller than 5mm can resolve spontaneously; bigger ...

Treatment of Oroantral Fistula – a Study

The aim of this study was to evaluate and analyze the occurrence, characteristics and treatment outcome of oroantral fistula in 29 patients from Sept 2004 to Nov 2009. These patients were examined both clinically and radio-logically for oroantral fistula. Data regarding the age, gender, cause and site of fistula and treatment outcome was evaluated and reviewed. The age range was 18-60 years wit...

Surgical Options In Oroantral Fistula Treatment

Oral fistula (OAF) is a pathological communication between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus which has its origin either from iatrogenic complications or from dental infections, osteomyelitis, radiation therapy or trauma. OAF closures can be achieved using different flaps which show both advantages and limitations. Therefore they all need careful consideration in order to select the best appr...