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Modified Palatal Flap with a Tissue Bridge in the Closure of the Oroantral Fistulae: A Prospective Study

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Introduction

An oroantral fistula is by definition ‘An abnormal communication between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus.’

Aim of the study

The aim of this study is to describe the acute and chronic OAFs and to evaluate the efficiency of the modified palatal flaps with tissue bridge in the closure of both acute and chronic OAFs of small to medium size.

Methodology

The study sample was derived from a population of patients from January 2013 to 2018 with the complaint of pain and discharge through the socket.

Result

The results of this series support the view that the use of modified palatal flap with tissue bridge is a reliable flap for the repair of both acute and chronic oroantral fistulae.

Conclusion

The ease of mobilization, superior blood supply and minimal donor site morbidity make it an ideal flap and a reliable alternative when other techniques fail.

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Acknowledgements

This study did not receive any kind of funding or grant, from either organizations or institutions. None of the authors received remuneration directly from the sponsors of the project as a consultant or any other business relationship.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Hospital and Medical College, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, India

    Suresh Vyloppilli

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, Kannur Dental College and Hospitals, Anjarakandy, Kannur, India

    Shermil Sayd & Kanur Arjun Gopinath

  3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rajah Muthiah Dental College and Hospital, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India

    Annamalai Thangavelu & Murugan Ranganathan

  4. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KMCT Dental College and Hospitals, Mukkam, Calicut, India

    Sarfras Raseel

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Vyloppilli, S., Sayd, S., Thangavelu, A. et al. Modified Palatal Flap with a Tissue Bridge in the Closure of the Oroantral Fistulae: A Prospective Study. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 18, 604–609 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-018-1173-5

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