OAC/OAF should be managed promptly by creating a barrier between oral cavity and maxillary sinus to prevent maxillary sinusitis. Treatment modalities to repair the oro-antral defects …

Oroantral communication (OAC) acts as a pathological pathway for bacteria and can cause infection of the antrum, which further obstructs the healing process as it is an unnatural …

An oroantral fistula (OAF) is an epithelialized oroantral communication (OAC), which refers to an abnormal connection between the oral cavity and the antrum. [1] . The creation of an OAC is …

The oro-antral communication (OAC) is a pathological opening between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity. When it does not close spontaneously or if it is not treated, it remains …

What is an Oro-Antral Communication (OAC) and an Oro-Antral Fistula (OAF)? In order to understand what an oro-antral communication is, we need to first explain a couple of terms. …

2023年1月30日 · Oro-antral communications and fistulas (OACs & OAFs) are common complications confronting dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

2021年6月12日 · When an OAC fails to spontaneously close and persists for more than 48 hours, patients are at risk of developing an oroantral fistula (OAF). An OAF occurs as the migration of …

2021年3月5日 · When an OAC fails to spontaneously close and persists for more than 48 hours, patients are at risk of developing an oroantral fistula (OAF). An OAF occurs as the migration of …

Oro-antral communication is an opening formed between the nose, mouth and sinuses. Sinuses are air filled cavities above your top back teeth and side of your nose. This opening can form …

2021年2月15日 · Most of the surgical procedures aimed at correction of OAC/OAF are doomed to fail if the underlying sinus is not healthy before the anticipated closure. The “Antral regime …