Closure of oroantral communications using biodegradable polyurethane foam: a feasibility study. 2010

Susan H Visscher, and Baucke van Minnen, and Rudolf R M Bos
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. s.visscher@kchir.umcg.nl

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of biodegradable polyurethane (PU) foam for closure of oroantral communications (OACs). METHODS Ten consecutive patients with OACs (existing <24 hours) were treated with PU foam. Standardized evaluations were performed at 2 weeks and 8 weeks after closure of the OAC. RESULTS In 5 patients, the OACs were closed successfully without complications. Three patients developed sinusitis, which was conservatively managed with antibiotics in 2 cases. In 1 case the sinus was reopened for irrigation, after which a buccal flap procedure was performed. In 2 patients the OAC recurred and was surgically closed with a buccal flap after thorough irrigation. CONCLUSIONS In this feasibility study, closure was achieved in 7 of the 10 patients without further surgical intervention. Complications of the procedure using PU foam may be related to the fit of the foam in the socket and the size of the perforation. In general, closure of OACs with biodegradable polyurethane foam is feasible and has the potential to spare a large number of patients with OACs a surgical procedure. Furthermore, in case the treatment with PU foam fails to close the OAC, the attending physician can always fall back on the standard surgical procedure.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009957 Oroantral Fistula A fistula between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity. Fistula, Oroantral,Fistulas, Oroantral,Oroantral Fistulas
D011140 Polyurethanes A group of thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers containing polyisocyanate. They are used as ELASTOMERS, as coatings, as fibers and as foams. Polyisocyanates,Ostamer,Pellethane,Spandex,Ostamers,Pellethanes,Polyisocyanate,Polyurethane,Spandices
D005240 Feasibility Studies Studies to determine the advantages or disadvantages, practicability, or capability of accomplishing a projected plan, study, or project. Feasibility Study,Studies, Feasibility,Study, Feasibility
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D014081 Tooth Extraction The surgical removal of a tooth. (Dorland, 28th ed) Extraction, Tooth,Extractions, Tooth,Tooth Extractions

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