Use of autogenous bone graft of the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus in the management of oroantral fistula

Introduction: The oroantral fistula consists of a persistent communication between the maxillary sinus and the buccal cavity, being a complication resulting from traumas, pathologies or dental extractions. Objective: To present a clinical case of oroantral fistula closure using autogenous bone graft from the anterior sinus wall as a treatment option. Materials and Methods: Patient with a history of traumatic extraction of the upper left molars about 4 months ago. During the clinical examination, there was an orifice in the left maxillary alveolar crest, suggestive of oroantral fistula, responding positively to the Valsalva maneuver. Panoramic radiographic examination evidenced continuity between the oral cavity and the left maxillary sinus, which presented with opacification, suggestive of acute maxillary sinusitis on the left side. Sinusitis was treated within 15 days. After treatment, we evaluated the patient who was asymptomatic and, at that moment, the surgical procedure for the oroantral fistula closure was planned, removing a bone block from the anterior wall of the left maxillary sinus presenting the sinus membrane and grafting with fixation using System 1.5 mm with an "L" plate and four bolts. Conclusion: This surgical technique is useful for the closure of chronic oroantral fistulas in patients with oroantral fistulas.Descriptors: Oroantral Fistula; Bone Transplantation; Maxillary Sinus.ReferencesMartín-Granizo R, Naval L, Costas A, Goizueta C, Rodriguez F, Monje F, Muñoz M, Diaz F. Use of buccal fat pad to repair intraoral defects: review of 30 cases. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997;35(2):81-4.Yilmaz T, Suslu AE, Gursel B. Treatment of oroantral fistula:experience with 27 cases. Am J Otolaryngol. 2003;24(4):221-23.Anavi Y, Gal G, Silfen R, Calderon S. Palatal rotation-advancement flap for delayed repair of oroantral fistula: a retrospective evaluation of 63 cases. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2003;96(5):527-34.Haas R, Watzak G, Baron M. A preliminary study of monocortical bone grafts for oroantral fistula closure. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2003;96(3):263-66Zide MF, Karas ND. Hydroxylapatite block closure of oroantral fistulas: report of cases. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1992;50(1):71-5.Poeschl PW, Baumann A, Russmueller G, Poeschl E, Klug C, Ewers R. Closure of oroantral communications with Bichat's buccal fat pad. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009;67(7):1460-6.Jain MK, Ramesh C, Sankar K, Lokesh Babu KT. Pedicled buccal fat pad in the management of oroantral fistula: a clinical study of 15 cases. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2012;41(8):1025-29.Amaratunga NA. Oro-antral fistulae--a study of clinical, radiological and treatment aspects. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1986;24(6):433-37.Proctor B. Bone graft closure of large or persistent oromaxillary fistula. Laryngoscope 1969;79(5):822-26.Visscher SH, van Minnen B, Bos RR. Closure of oroantral communications: a review of the literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010;68(6):1384-91.Visscher SH, van Roon MR, Sluiter WJ, van Minnen B, Bos RR. Retrospective study on the treatment outcome of surgical closure of oroantral communications. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2011;69(12):2956-61.Hanazawa Y, Itoh K, Mabashi T, Sato K. Closure of oroantral communications using a pedicled buccal fat pad graft. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1995;53(7):771-75.

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Versatility of the pedicled buccal fat pad flap for the management of oroantral fistula: a retrospective study of 25 cases

Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ◽

10.1186/s40902-019-0229-x ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jinyoung Park ◽

Byung-do Chun ◽

Uk-Kyu Kim ◽

Na-Rae Choi ◽

Hong-Seok Choi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Graft ◽

Graft Failure ◽

Fistula Closure ◽

Fat Pad ◽

Buccal Fat Pad ◽

Dental Surgery ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Maxillary Bone ◽

Oroantral Fistula

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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Reconstruction of Orbital Floor Fractures with Autogenous Bone Graft Application from Anterior Wall of Maxillary Sinus: A Retrospective Study

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery ◽

10.1007/s12663-014-0716-7 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 605-610 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Chandrashekhar R. Bande ◽

Surendra Daware ◽

Pravin Lambade ◽

Bhaskar Patle

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Bone Graft ◽

Maxillary Sinus ◽

Anterior Wall ◽

Orbital Floor ◽

Autogenous Bone Graft ◽

Autogenous Bone ◽

Orbital Floor Fractures

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Autogenous Bone Graft Combined with Buccal Fat Pad as Barrier in Treatment of Class II Furcation Defect: A Case Report

The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College ◽

10.2209/tdcpublication.53.127 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 53 (3) ◽

pp. 127-132 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Tatiana Miranda Deliberador ◽

Reila Tain^|^aacute; Mendes ◽

Carmen L. Mueller Storrer ◽

Allan Fernando Giovanini ◽

Jo^|^atilde;o C^|^eacute;zar Zielak ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Bone Graft ◽

Class Ii ◽

Autogenous Bone Graft ◽

Autogenous Bone ◽

Fat Pad ◽

Buccal Fat Pad

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Treatment of class II furcation defects with autogenous bone graft associated with Bichat’s fat pad: case report

RSBO ◽

10.21726/rsbo.v1i2.412 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 114

Author(s):

Priscila Alves Teixeira ◽

Carmen L. Mueller Storrer ◽

Felipe Rychuv Santos ◽

Aline Monise Sebastiani ◽

Tatiana Miranda Deliberador

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Bone Graft ◽

Low Cost ◽

Class Ii ◽

Autogenous Bone Graft ◽

Surgical Reconstruction ◽

Autogenous Bone ◽

Fat Pad ◽

Furcation Defects ◽

Maxillary Tuberosity

The periodontal treatment of teeth with furcation defect is clinically challenging. In cases of class II furcation defects, the regenerative surgery shows low morbidity and good prognosis when correctly indicated. The aim of the presentstudy is to report a treatment option for class II furcation defect through autogenous bone graft associated with the Bichat’s fat pad. Case report: A 59-year-old female patient was diagnosed with class II furcation defect in the left mandibular first molar. The treatment comprised surgical reconstruction of the defect with a combination of maxillary tuberosity bone graft and Bichat’s fat pad. The clinical and radiographic follow-up of 180 days showed bone formation inthe furcation area and absence of probing depth. Conclusion: An association of autogenous graft form the maxillary tuberosity with a Bichat’s fat pad proved to be a safe, low cost, and effective therapy for the regenerative treatment of class II furcation.

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