The Anatomy and Clinical Applications of the Buccal Fat Pad

Stuzin, James M.; Wagstrom, Lois; Kawamoto, Henry K.; Baker, Thomas J.; Wolfe, Scott W.

doi:10.1097/00006534-199001000-00006

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“…Heister [8] first described the anatomy of buccal pad of fat in 1732 and in 1801 Bichat [9] verified its fatty histology. Its use as a pedicled graft was first reported by Egyedi [10] and its embryology, vascularization, volume and function were studied by Tideman [11], Marx [12] and others.…”

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Evaluation of different treatment modalities for closure of oro-antral communications and formulation of a rational approach

Batra

Jindal

Kaur

2010

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Oro-antral communication is a common occurrence following removal of maxillary premolars and molars because of anatomic proximity of root apices of these teeth and maxillary antrum. Various methods have been described in literature for closure of these communications which vary from simple local methods like buccal advancement flap to complex distal flaps and grafts. Out of these plethora of the treatment modalities available for the treatment of oro antral fistula, the most simple and commonly used ones are either the buccal flap or the buccal pad of fat. In our study we compared the results, advantages and disadvantages of using buccal advancement technique and buccal fat pad individually and also in combination. With this paper, we aim to shed light on the efficacy of buccal pad of fat and the buccal flap, either alone or together, for the closure of OAF of various regions. We also aim to provide a systematic and rational approach for repair of oro-antral communications.

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Section: Techniquementioning

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Evaluation of different treatment modalities for closure of oro-antral communications and formulation of a rational approach

Batra

Jindal

Kaur

2010

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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“…7 However Stuzin described it as a rounded, biconvex structure with a thin but distinctive capsule lying between the buccinator and masseter muscles. 1,5 Clinically, the buccal fat pad can be used for both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. 8 A review detailed the clinical/ surgical anatomy pertinent to plastic surgery.…”

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Surgical Removal of Traumatic Herniation of Buccal Fat Pad in Young Children

Agrawal

Dahal

Khadka

2015

Kathmandu Univ. Med. J.

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Intraoral herniation of the buccal fat pad is traumatic lesion of oral cavity occurring in young children. It frequently presents as an expanding pedunculated mass of soft tissue emanating from the buccal mucosa following a minor trauma to the buccal soft tissues. This article aims to report an interesting and rare lesion, wherein a tiny traumatic perforation of the buccal mucosa and buccinator muscle forced a large portion of the buccal fat pad to extrude into the oral cavity in a young boy. Such a situation can alarm any clinician and reinforces the importance of careful history taking and thorough examination, before treating patients.

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“…to increase the success rate of surgery and reduce the side effects by increasing the success rate of engraftment with the surrounding tissues after reconstruction, improving structural resistance to infection or other stimuli, and promoting fast epithelization [12][13][14] . The epithelization of the buccal fat pad used in the reconstruction started within 1 week of the reconstruction and ended within 6 weeks.…”

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Use of the pedicled buccal fat pad in the reconstruction of intraoral defects: a report of five cases

Youn

Lee

Kim

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J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg

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(J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2012;38:116-20) The buccal fat pad is specialized fat tissue located anterior to the masseter muscle and deep to the buccinator muscle. Possessing a central body and four processes it provides separation allowing gliding motion between muscles, protects the neurovascular bundles from injuries, and maintains facial convexity. Because of its many advantageous functions, the use of the buccal fat pad during oral and maxillofacial procedures is promoted for the reconstruction of defects secondary to tumor resection, and those defects resulting from oroantral fistula caused by dento-alveolar surgery or trauma. We used the pedicled buccal fat pad in the reconstruction of intraoral defects such as oroantral fistula, maxillary posterior bone loss, or defects resulting from tumor resection. Epithelization of the fat tissue began 1 week after the surgery and demonstrated stable healing without complications over a long-term period. Thus, we highly recommend the use of this procedure.

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The Anatomy and Clinical Applications of the Buccal Fat Pad

Cited by 264 publications

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Evaluation of different treatment modalities for closure of oro-antral communications and formulation of a rational approach

Evaluation of different treatment modalities for closure of oro-antral communications and formulation of a rational approach

Surgical Removal of Traumatic Herniation of Buccal Fat Pad in Young Children

Use of the pedicled buccal fat pad in the reconstruction of intraoral defects: a report of five cases

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