Journal of Royal Dental College

JRDC

The Official Publication of Royal Dental College 

Iron Hills, Chalissery, Palakkad Dt., Kerala 679536

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Ranjith Jacob Kalliath1, Josepaul CI2, Stanley John Cheriyan3, Sruthy TV3

1Professor Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Royal Dental College, Palakkad, Kerala; 2Reader Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Royal Dental College, Palakkad, Kerala; 3Sr. Lecturer Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Royal Dental College, Palakkad, Kerala

Keywords: Maxillary sinus, Oroantral communication, Oroantralfistula, Palatal pedicle flap, Sinusitis, SurgicalFlap technique, Tooth extraction

ABSTRACT

Oroantralfistula (OAF) is an abnormal communication between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus, requiring closure to prevent complications. Small OAF may heal spontaneously, while larger ones require surgical closure using local or distant flaps. This case report describes the occurrence of oroantral fistula in a 64yr old male patient and its successful closure using a palatal connective tissue pedicle flap.

PUBLISHED

09-08-2025

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