Treatment of Oroantral Fistula in Pediatric Patient using Buccal Fat Pad

Publisher: Jaypee Infomedia

E-ISSN: 0975-1904|8|2|138-140

ISSN: 0974-7052

Source: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, Vol.8, Iss.2, 2015-05, pp. : 138-140

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Abstract

ABSTRACTBrief backgroundOroantral communication (OAC) is the space created between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity, which, if not treated, will progress to oroantral fistula (OAF). Several methods of surgical OAC repair have been described, but only a few have gained recognition.Materials and methodsA 13 years old male child patient with complaint of difficulty in drinking water and change in voice diagnosed as OAF managed with closure with buccal fat pad (BFP).DiscussionOroantral fistula is an abnormal communication resulting most frequently from extraction of the upper posterior teeth. Many techniques have been proposed for the closure. The preferred technique may vary from one surgeon to another.ConclusionThe adequate availability of BFP in children, effortless mobilization excellent blood supply and minimal donor site morbidity make it a perfect flap for OAF closure in pediatric patient.How to cite this articleAgrawal A, Singhal R, Kumar P, Singh V, Bhagol A. Treatment of Oroantral Fistula in Pediatric Patient using Buccal Fat Pad. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(2):138-140.