The use of pedicled buccal fat pad flap (BFP) has proved of value for the closure of oroantral and oronasal communications and is a well-established tool in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Otherwise, the perceived limitations of surgical therapy for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) have been widely discussed, and recommendations have largely been made to offer aggressive...

PURPOSE To assess the feasibility of a conically shaped biodegradable polyurethane (PU) foam for closure of oroantral communications (OACs). PATIENTS AND METHODS In 10 consecutive patients, fresh OACs (present for <24 hours) were closed with PU foam. Standardized evaluations were performed at 2 and 8 weeks after closure of the OAC. Success was considered permanent closure of the OAC. RESULT...

Herein, we present a case of oroantral communication that was to be treated with clinical examination, tomography, and prototyping. A patient presented with oroantral communication with purulent exudation for 4 months, since the displacement of the dental implant and O-ring component to the maxillary sinus. Tomographic examination and prototyping revealed a 5 mm bone gap. The patient underwent ...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The facial artery musculomucosal (FAMM) flap is a good option for covering small and medium-sized defects in the oral cavity because of its similar tissue characteristics and easy implementation. METHODS We reviewed our results using this flap between 2006 and 2014. A total of 20 patients were included and 25 FAMM flaps were performed, 16 right (64%) and 9 left (36...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to check up the possible usage of a new approach when treating oroantral communication (OAC) which includes the usage of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Methods and materials: 6 patients (4 women and 2 men) participated in this study with oroantral communications after the extractions of maxillary molars. The OAC was closed surgically using PRF membranes. The c...

Oral health is an integral part of systemic and nutritional health and plays a significant role in the maintenance of optimum general health status. Several factors affect oral health including metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this review is to gather and highlights various studies concerning diabetes mellitus and its potential effects on oral health. The englishlan...