Comparison of a Double-layered Technique With the Buccal Sliding Flap for Closure of Oroantral Communication

University of Siena1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentJanuary 1, 2018

ConditionsOroantral Fistula

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Oroantral Fistula
Sponsor: University of Siena
Enrollment: 60
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Closure success
Last Updated: 3 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 1, 2018

End Date

December 2023

Last Updated

3 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Siena

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Nicola Discepoli

Prof

University of Siena

Eligibility Criteria

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.