Oroantral Fistula
Oroantral Fistula (OAF) is an abnormal condition of the face where the maxillary sinus is exposed to the oral cavity through an epithelialised fistula. OAF could be caused by dental infection, osteomyelitis, radiation therapy, and trauma or following removal of maxillary cysts or tumors. The extraction of maxillary posterior teeth represents the most common cause of OAF due to the proximity of the bicuspid apices and molars to the antrum. Otherwise, OAF might arise during preparation of bone for insertion of a dental implant as a consequence of poor surgical planning.
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