Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 11

Various Surgical Managements of Oroantral Fistula

1Intern, Oral and Maxillofacial Syrgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar

2Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Syrgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar

3Clinical Tutor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar

Abstract

An epitheliazed, morbid, unnatural connection connecting the oral fissure to the maxillary sinus is called as oroantral fistula, which is formed by the accident of face, surgical procedures of tumours or syphilis. For closure of this fistula there are various surgical procedures like buccal flap advancement operation, intranasal antrostomy, ashley's operation, combination of buccal and palatal flap. It require immediate attention without delay. It should be treated to avoid further complications.

Keywords

Oroantralfistula, Buccal, palatal, flap, management