Closure of Oroantral Communication With Plasma-Rich Fibrin Membrane

Demetoglu U., OCAK H., BİLGE S.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.29, no.4, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004360
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Oroantral communication, plasma-rich fibrin
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Oroantral communication (OAC) is the opening between the maxillary sinus and oral cavity. It may cause oroantral fistula or maxillary sinusitis if left untreated. The surgical closure of the OAC within 48hours was recommended to avoid the complications like sinus infections. The aim of this study is to evaluate the treatment of OACs with plasma-rich fibrin (PRF) which is safe and easy to implement in the OACs.