Use of a combination of flaps to achieve primary closure of defect following excision of keratocystic odontogenic tumour: a technical note.

Autor: Patel, J., Kwok, J., Paolinelis, G., Beheshti, S., Patel, R.
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Zdroj: Oral Surgery (1752-2471); Aug2010, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p61-64, 4p
Abstrakt: Aims: Description of a case of a combination of flaps to achieve primary closure over large defect following the excision of a keratocystic odontogenic tumour. Materials: Following the resection of a large keratocystic odontogenic tumour. Methods: Combination of laterally positioned buccal flap, vascularised palatal connective tissue graft and buccal fat pad. Results: Closure over the large defect. Conclusions: Successful post-operative healing over the resected region allowing for future restoration space left in the dentition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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