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The buccal fat pad in the closure of oro-antral communications: an illustrated guide
Paul Scott1, Gillon Fabbroni, David A Mitchell
1MidYorkshire NHS Trust.
Dental Update
|September 21, 2004
Abstract:
This article is intended as an illustrated, step-by-step guide in the use of the pedicled buccal fat pad in the closure of oro-antral communications. The advantages and disadvantages of its use are discussed, along with its basic anatomy.

