Dimensional and anthropometric correlation analyses of buccal fat pad and patient’s personal satisfaction after buccal fat pad excision

Abstract Purpose Maxillary bone grafts and implantations have increased over recent years despite a lack of maxillary bone quality and quantity. The number of patients referred for oroantral fistula (OAF) due to implant or bone graft failure has increased, and in patients with an oroantral fistula, the pedicled buccal fat pad is viewed as a robust, reliable option. This study was conducted to document the usefulness of buccal fat pad grafts for oroantral fistula closure. Materials and methods We retrospectively studied 25 patients with OAF treated with a buccal fat pad graft from 2015 to 2018. Sex, age, OAF location, cause, duration, presence of systemic disease, smoking, previous dental surgery, and side effects were investigated. Results A total of 25 patients were studied. Mean patient age was 54.8 years, and the male to female ratio was 19:6. Causes of oroantral fistula were cyst enucleation, tumor resection, implant removal, bone graft failure, and extraction. Excellent results were obtained in 23 (92%) of the 25 patients. In the other two patients that both smoked, a small fistula was observed during follow-up. No recurrence of oroantral fistula was observed after 2 months to 1 year of follow-up. Conclusions The incidence of oroantral fistula is increasing due to implant and bone graft failures. Oroantral fistula closure using a pedicled buccal fat pad was found to have a high success rate.

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Effects of in vitro low oxygen tension preconditioning of buccal fat pad stem cells on in Vivo articular cartilage tissue repair

Life Sciences ◽

10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119728 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 119728

Author(s):

Fatemeh Dehghani Nazhvani ◽

Leila Mohammadi Amirabad ◽

Arezo Azari ◽

Hamid Namazi ◽

Simzar Hosseinzadeh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Articular Cartilage ◽

Tissue Repair ◽

Cartilage Tissue ◽

Low Oxygen ◽

Fat Pad ◽

Buccal Fat Pad ◽

Low Oxygen Tension

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Aging Process of Lateral Facial Fat Compartments: A Retrospective Study

Aesthetic Surgery Journal ◽

10.1093/asj/sjaa340 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ching-Sheng Yang ◽

Yau-Li Huang ◽

Chun-Bing Chen ◽

Chih-Ying Deng ◽

Yu-Ting Liu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Aging Process ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Fat Pad ◽

Buccal Fat Pad ◽

Time Points ◽

Axial View ◽

Labiomandibular Fold

Abstract Background Since 2007, when the anatomy of facial fat compartment was described, an increasing number of studies on the aging process of the compartment of cadavers has emerged. Objectives The authors evaluated the aging changes of lateral facial fat compartments on the same person. Methods Sixty-three patients were included in this retrospective study. All patients had magnetic resonance imaging scans with at least 4 years apart. The authors targeted the fat compartments of the superficial temporal, subcutaneous temporal, and buccal fat pad, comparing the data on different time points. Results The thickness of the subcutaneous temporal fat did not change significantly. The 3 diameters of the superficial temporal fat compartment all became thinner on the axial view (P < 0.05). On the sagittal view, the superficial temporal fat elongated from 38.89 mm to 43.74 mm (P < 0.05). The buccal fat compartment also lengthened from 68.73 mm to 74.39 mm (P < 0.05) and had a positive correlation with follow-up duration only. Conclusions The study revealed the fat compartment change on the same person with time. The temporal hollow mainly originates from the thinner part of the superficial temporal fat. The descending of the buccal fat pad aggravates the labiomandibular fold. By understanding the aging process more fully, we can rejuvenate our patients more naturally.

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The Importance of Ultrasound in Excision of the Buccal Fat Pad

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ◽

10.1007/s00266-021-02497-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Wilson Gustavo Cral

Keyword(s):

Fat Pad ◽

Buccal Fat Pad

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The buccal fat pad flap for the reconstruction of intraoral buccal defects following buccal cancer surgery

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology ◽

10.1016/j.ajoms.2021.05.005 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kerem Öztürk ◽

Göksel Turhal ◽

Fetih Furkan Şahin

Keyword(s):

Cancer Surgery ◽

Fat Pad ◽

Buccal Fat Pad

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The use of a pedicled buccal fat pad for reconstruction of posterior mandibular defects

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ◽

10.1186/s40902-021-00306-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hyen Woo Lee ◽

Sung ok Hong ◽

Heeyeon Bae ◽

Youngjin Shin ◽

Yu-jin Jee

Keyword(s):

Reliable Method ◽

Fat Pad ◽

Buccal Fat Pad ◽

Case Presentation ◽

Oroantral Fistula ◽

Treated Area ◽

Radiologic Imaging ◽

Long Time

Abstract Background The pedicled buccal fat pad has been used for a long time to reconstruct oral defects due to its ease of flap formation and few complications. Many cases related to reconstruction of defects in the maxilla, such as closing the oroantral fistula, have been reported, but cases related to the reconstruction of defects in the mandible are limited. Under adequate anterior traction, pedicled buccal fat pad can be a reliable and effective method for reconstruction of surgical defects in the posterior mandible. Case presentation This study describes two cases of reconstruction of surgical oral defects in the posterior mandible, all of which were covered by a pedicled buccal fat pad. The size of the flap was sufficient to perfectly close the defect without any tension. Photographic and radiologic imaging showed successful closure of the defects and no problems were noted in the treated area. Conclusion In conclusion, the pedicled buccal fat pad graft is a convenient and reliable method for the reconstruction of surgical defects on the posterior mandible.

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