Comparison of a Double-layered Technique With the Buccal Sliding Flap for Closure of Oroantral Communication
- Conditions
- Oroantral Fistula
- Registration Number
- NCT05407493
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Siena
- 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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
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) .
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.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Closure success One month after surgery Measured with probing and Valsalva test
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Patient reported Pain Each week for one month Pain on a VAS scale
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Dipartimento di Odontostomatologia
🇮🇹Siena, Italy