Mounzer Assad1, Maysaa Alkhaled1, Mohammed N Alhajj2. 1. 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Tishreen, Lattakia, Syria. 2. 2Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University, Dhamar, Yemen.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Oroantral 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 METHODS: Twenty 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. RESULTS: Final results showed that the success rate of closing OAF was 95% while the success rate of upper third molar auto-transplantation was 90%. CONCLUSION: This technique is simple, applicable, provides immediate replacement of the missing tooth, and does not require complicated instruments or procedures.
BACKGROUND: Oroantral 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 METHODS: Twenty 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. RESULTS: Final results showed that the success rate of closing OAF was 95% while the success rate of upper third molar auto-transplantation was 90%. CONCLUSION: This technique is simple, applicable, provides immediate replacement of the missing tooth, and does not require complicated instruments or procedures.