Evaluation of clinical and radiographic warning signs for prediction of oroantral communication following tooth extractions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Oroantral communication (OAC) is a relatively common and mild complication of maxillary tooth extractions. Preoperative prediction of OAC can reduce treatment duration and prepare both operators and patients for the procedure. This study aims to identify alarming radiographic and clinical indicators that can predict OAC therefore assisting clinical decision making to practicing general dentists.

Methods

In this retrospective case-control study the OAC group consisting of 97 cases and a control group twice the size was established. Clinical data were collected, and measurements were conducted separately by two blinded observers on digital panoramic radiographs. Inter-rater reliability was assessed. In case of disagreement a third observer's results were utilized. T

SUBMITTER: Jurasek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11499406 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature