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.
Odontoma is the most commonly found odontogenic tumor. Odontomas are an abnormal mass of calcified dental tissue, usually representing a developmental anomaly. They are benign and originate from an alteration of differentiated mesenchymal and epithelial odontogenic cells.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Alveolar bone resorption is a significant clinical problem. Bone loss in third molar region following extraction or surgical removal not only leads to periodontal problems in second molar region but also it may lead to some serious problems like increased incidence of angle fractures. In order to reduce the risks following third molar surgery, the socket should be augmented with bone grafts.
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