Implant Placement after Closure of Oroantral Communication by Sinus Bone Graft Using a Collagen Barrier Membrane in the Shape of a Pouch: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Implant Placement after Closure of Oroantral Communication by Sinus Bone Graft Using a Collagen Barrier Membrane in the Shape of a Pouch: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Oro-antral communication (OAC) acts as a pathway for bacteria between the maxillary sinus and oral cavity, and is a common complication after the removal of a dental implant or extraction of a tooth from the maxillary posterior area. In the case of an untreated OAC, oro-antral fistula develops and b...

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Main Authors: Jae-Ha Baek, Byung-Ock Kim, Won-Pyo Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
closure
fistula
maxillary sinus membrane
oroantral communication
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/6/626

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