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BackgroundOroantral fistula (OAF) is considered a frequent complication in dental practice. Many surgical techniques/methods have been proposed to close it. The aim of this study was to evaluate the auto-transplantation… Click to show full abstract
BackgroundOroantral fistula (OAF) is considered a frequent complication in dental practice. Many surgical techniques/methods have been proposed to close it. The aim of this study was to evaluate the auto-transplantation of upper third molar for closing OAF.Materials and MethodsTwenty patients participated in this study aged between 20 and 40 years old. The OAF was closed by auto-transplantation of upper third molar placed directly in the socket of the extracted tooth. Results were evaluated clinically and radiographically through the period of observation which lasted for 1 year.ResultsFinal results showed that the success rate of closing OAF was 95% while the success rate of upper third molar auto-transplantation was 90%.ConclusionThis technique is simple, applicable, provides immediate replacement of the missing tooth, and does not require complicated instruments or procedures.
Journal Title: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Year Published: 2017
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