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Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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Vol.49 No.3
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The double-barrier technique using platelet-rich fibrin for closure of oroantral fistulas

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2023, v.49 no.3, pp.163-168
https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2023.49.3.163
Jae-Woong Jung (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea)
Sung ok Hong (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea)
Eun-Jee Lee (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea)
Ra-Yeon Kim (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea)
Yu-Jin Jee (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea)
Jae-Woong, J. , Sung, o. H. , Eun-Jee, L. , Ra-Yeon, K. , & Yu-Jin, J. (2023). The double-barrier technique using platelet-rich fibrin for closure of oroantral fistulas. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 49(3), 163-168, https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2023.49.3.163

Abstract

An oroantral fistula (OAF) or oroantral communication (OAC) is an opening between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus. If left untreated, these openings may cause chronic maxillary sinusitis. Although small defects (diameter <5 mm) may close spontaneously, larger communications require surgical intervention. Various studies have been conducted on OAC closure using a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane; most of these prior studies have involved simple direct application of PRF clots. This study introduces a new “double-barrier technique” using PRF for closure of an OAF involving sinus mucosal lifting and closure. The PRF material is inserted into the prepared maxillary sinus space, and the buccal advancement flap covers the oral side. This technique was successfully used to treat two patients with chronic OAF in the posterior maxillary region after implant removal or tooth extraction. The use of a PRF membrane in a double-barrier technique may have advantages in soft-tissue healing and could enable easy closure of chronic OAF with minimal trauma.

keywords
Oroantral fistula, Oroantral communication, Platelet-rich fibrin, Double-barrier technique, Oral defect

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