Presentation
Female in her 50's with dental surgery performed in the past 6 months.
Patient Data
Age: 55
Gender: Female
From the case:
Oro-antral fistula
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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.