Oral-Antral Fistulas

The status of the maxillary sinus and ostiomeatal complex should be determined endoscopically. Coronal computed tomography helps assess the status of the maxillary sinus and can identify retained dental roots and unerupted teeth. When evidence of obstruction of the sinus ostium is present, the planned procedure should include reestablishment of maxillary sinus drainage. If a…

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)

Guided bone generation (GBR) is one of popular method to augment bone defect associated with implant placement. Resorbable or non-resorbable membrane is required to exclude soft tissue ingrowth into the bone graft for successful GBR. Variable platelet concentrates have been introduced to accelerate new bone formation. Recently autologous fibrin rich block with concentrated growth factors…