Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Dec 2008

Repair of the Perforated Sinus Membrane With Buccal Fat Pad During Sinus Augmentation

DMD, MS,
DMD, and
DDS, MS
Page Range: 330 – 333
DOI: 10.1563/1548-1336-34.6.330
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Abstract

Several reports demonstrate successful use of the buccal fat pad (BFP) as pedicled graft in reconstructing small to medium sized maxillary defects. BFP harvesting has so far been shown to be an easy, well-tolerated, and uncomplicated technique for oral reconstruction. This case report proposes the use of BFP for repairing of the perforated sinus membrane during sinus augmentation.

Keywords: sinus augmentation; Schneiderian membrane; graft
Copyright: American Academy of Implant Dentistry
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Panoramic view of enlarged right sinus

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and 6. Figure 5. Schematic presentation of the closing perforated Schneiderian membrane. Figure 6. Close radiographic view of augmented sinus after 4 months

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