NOVAIS JUNIOR, Manoel Itaguacy Leite et al. Use of Bichat's Fat Pad for closing oroantral communication. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) []. 2015, 14, 3, pp. 719-723. ISSN 1677-3888.

The bucosinusal Communication is characterized as a relatively frequent morbid condition in dental practice. Despite several conditions are related to this type of communication, the extraction of posterior teeth is presented as the main etiological factor. The literature reports that the use of the technique Adipose Bichat body is simple and has applicability. The same features abundant vasculature, which allows healing and favorable results when in use. The objective of this study is to report a case of persistent communication oroantral treatment using Adipose Body of Bichat. The patient underwent extraction of the element 16 before, which resulted in an oroantral communication. This condition was treated primarily using the technique of vestibular flap, which showed negative results, due to flap necrosis. The same looked for dental care in a private service of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, reporting persistent passage of food waste and liquid into the nasal cavity. The patient then underwent surgical treatment of graft fat pad of Bichat and was followed for six months, when it was possible to observe the technique's success. This technique is indicated when it's need to maintain the gutter area or failure of other techniques.

: Oroantral Fistula; MaxillarySinus; Panoramic..