Repair of an oroantral communication by a human amniotic membrane: a novel technique.
10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.4.194
- Author:
Subha LAKSHMI
1
;
Siva BHARANI
;
Kalhan AMBARDAR
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, India. subhalakshm@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Oroantral communication;
Amnion
- MeSH:
Amnion*;
Burns;
Chorion;
Extraembryonic Membranes;
Humans*;
Membranes;
Molar;
Ophthalmology;
Patient Rights;
Placenta;
Splints;
Tooth Extraction;
Transplants
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2015;41(4):194-197
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The amniotic membrane is the innermost layer of fetal membrane and is attached to the chorion in the placenta. This membrane has been used for nearly a century in varied fields such as ophthalmology, reconstructive surgery, and burn treatment. In this case report, we used a human amniotic membrane to repair an iatrogenic oroantral communication that occurred during the extraction of the patient's right upper second molar. A splint was given after the perforation was covered with human amniotic membrane and healing was clinically evaluated at various intervals. The outcome of the study revealed that the human amniotic membrane was an efficient graft material for repairing the defect caused by an iatrogenic oroantral communication following tooth extraction.
