Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the success rate of Buccal advancement Flap (BAF) in closure of Oroantral communication (OAC) and Fistula.
Materials and Methods: In this case-series study, buccal advancement flap (BAF) was used in 45 consecutive patients at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore for period of one year (May 2018-May2019). Male to female ratio was 2:1 and mean age=26 years. Right maxillary OAF of first and second molars presented more than left side (n=35, 77%). All … Show more
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