The Journal of the Korean dental association (대한치과의사협회지)
- Volume 41 Issue 7 Serial No. 410
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- Pages.504-508
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- 2003
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- 0376-4672(pISSN)
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- 2713-7961(eISSN)
Autotransplantation of tooth into the oroantral fistula site after extraction
상악동 점막 천공부위로의 치아이식
Abstract
This report demonstrates a case of tooth autotransplantation into the oroantral fistula site after extraction. Oroantral fistula can be developed when maxillary molar or premolar is extracted in case the root of tooth closed to or inside maxillary sinus. In most of cases, this would heal spontaneously without any interventions. Sometimes, many procedures including flap closure would be used judging from perforating size and previous inflammation. Although fistula size of this case is not that large, closure with tooth autotransplanted has successfully accomplished. So this report will discuss about several clinical aspects.