Oroantral Communication Repair Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to check up the possible usage of a new approach when treating oroantral communication (OAC) which includes the usage of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Methods and materials: 6 patients (4 women and 2 men) participated in this study with oroantral communications after the extractions of maxillary molars. The OAC was closed surgically using PRF membranes. The clinical results were monitored over the course of 14 days with the aid of the Clinical Healing Score (CHS), and the subjective results were measured using the standard Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results: For all treated patients in this study we achieved a complete closure of the OAC with no early or later complications and minimal discomfort. The average results based on the VAS were 2 cm. Conclusions: Our method for treating OAC with the aid of PRF in this limited in size study showed some excellent results.