Management of Oroantral Fistula with Autogenous Corticocancelous Symphysial Bone Graft

A novel method for closure of large Oro antral fistula is presented that uses an autogenous corticocancellous bone graft harvested from mandibular symphysis region. The advantages of using mandibular bone grafts are reduced operating time and minimal postoperative complaints. Furthermore it helps in...

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Published in:Indian journal of multidisciplinary dentistry 2011-09, Vol.1 (6)
Main Authors: Dhanavelu, Prakash, Sreevidya, B, Balakrishnan, R, Ebenezer, Vijay, Abudakir
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A novel method for closure of large Oro antral fistula is presented that uses an autogenous corticocancellous bone graft harvested from mandibular symphysis region. The advantages of using mandibular bone grafts are reduced operating time and minimal postoperative complaints. Furthermore it helps in reconstructing the sinus floor as well as alveolar bone defect and also shows less resorption when compared with iliac bone graft.
ISSN:2229-6360
2277-7113