Oro-antral fistula

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Female in her 50's with dental surgery performed in the past 6 months.

Patient Data

Age: 55
Gender: Female
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Oroantral fistula 

Case Discussion

The oro-antral fistula (OAF) is the condition which makes shivers run up and down a dentist's spine.

The condition almost commonly occurs following a complicated upper tooth extraction, when a fistulous communication develops between the oral cavity and maxillary antrum (sinus).

As an old university lecturer use to quote' ' A dentist feels a right oaf, if his patient gets an oaf'.

Dictionary definition of oaf:  A person regarded as stupid or clumsy.

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