Oroantral Communication & Fistula — Evidence-Based Closure Techniques ENG

Evidence-Based Surgical Management for the Contemporary Dental Surgeon A clinically intensive training module covering every aspect of oroantral communication and fistula management — from first-line diagnosis to complete implant rehabilitation. Is This You? You've opened a socket after an upper molar extraction and felt that unmistakable rush of air. You've seen a patient return six months later with chronic nasal discharge and cacosmia. You've wondered whether — after all the surgical complexity — that patient can ever have an implant. If you answered yes to any of these, this module was built for you. Why This Module Stands Apart Most training on oroantral pathology stops at the Rehrmann flap. This module goes further — significantly further. We cover the full surgical spectrum, from conservative management of a two-millimetre acute OAC to bilaminar reconstruction of a fifteen-millimetre chronic fistula, through to staged sinus augmentation and implant placement. Every technique taught is supported by named, peer-reviewed evidence. You will know not just how to perform each procedure, but why the evidence supports it — and what the data says about outcomes. What You Will Learn • Anatomical risk stratification using the Krennmair classification — identify high-risk patients before you extract • How to correctly distinguish OAC from OAF — and why this single distinction changes your entire management pathway • The complete Buccal Fat Pad flap technique, step by step — including the most commonly omitted step that causes failure • When to use buccal advancement, palatal rotation, and bilaminar combination flaps — and how to select between them • How PRF, collagen membranes, and xenograft materials integrate with surgical closure — with evidence grades for each • The four-phase rehabilitation protocol: OAC closure → sinus health confirmation → augmentation → implant placement • When to refer to ENT — and what your referral letter should include