Oroantral Fistula
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to compare the clinical results of combining a pedicle connective palatal flap with a trapezoid buccal flap with the standard buccal flap alone in the closure of oro-antral fistula (OAF), and the buccal flap combined with leukocyte and platelet rich fibrin.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Siena
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Eligible population among those older than 18 y.o, systemically healthy, with a diagnosis of OAC (OroAntral Communication), or with a strong pre-extractive radiographic suspicion of potential OAC, and associated symptoms (varying among cheek pain with nasal obstruction, purulent rhinorrhea, foul odor, foul taste, headaches, anterior maxillary tenderness, and postnasal drip) .
Exclusion criteria
i) received antibiotic therapy in the last 3 months ii) requiring anticoagulation therapy iii) had systemic diseases that could interfere with oral tissue healing process/bleeding iv) were using bisphosfonates v) were pregnant vi) had mental/physical disabilities vii) underwent radiation treatment to the head or neck region.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Closure success | One month after surgery | Measured with probing and Valsalva test |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient reported Pain | Each week for one month | Pain on a VAS scale |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
Primary ContactNicola Baldini
Outcome results
None listed