J Korean Acad Periodontol.  2008 Mar;38(1):109-114. 10.5051/jkape.2008.38.1.109.

A modified free gingival graft technique for the treatment of oro-antral sinus track: A case report

• Park SH
• Han JY

• KMID: 1486792
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5051/jkape.2008.38.1.109

Abstract

PURPOSE
Surgical intervention into the maxillary posterior area can lead to inadvertent communication with the maxillary sinus. Spontaneous healing of 1 to 2 mm openings can occur. However, in patients with larger oro-antral communications and those with a history of sinus disease, surgical closure is often indicated.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In this case, a modified free gingival graft technique was used. The oro-antral sinus track after extraction was about 2x4 mm. But the patient had a history of Caldwell-Luc operation. Immediately after extraction, a modified free gingival graft was used for the closure of oro-antral sinus track. RESULT: A modified free gingival graft technique was successfully used for the closure of oro-antral sinus track. With this technique, esthetic results including similar colors, textures were achieved.
CONCLUSION
It is thought that this technique is very useful in the closure of oro-antral sinus track.

Keyword

oro-antral sinus track; oro-antral communication; free gingival graft

MeSH Terms

Humans
Maxillary Sinus
Track and Field
Transplants