The buccal fat pad in the closure of oro-antral communications: an illustrated guide

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Paul Scott1, Gillon Fabbroni, David A Mitchell

  • 1MidYorkshire NHS Trust.

Dental Update
|September 21, 2004
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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.

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