To introduce the applied anatomy of pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) graft and a series of histological changes in the healing process of BFP as an uncovered pedicled graft Methods The healing processes of BFP are dem...To introduce the applied anatomy of pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) graft and a series of histological changes in the healing process of BFP as an uncovered pedicled graft Methods The healing processes of BFP are demonstrated via uncovered pedicled grafts on rabbits in histological examination Uncovered buccal fat pads were used to repair soft tissue defects in rabbit oral cavities Results The uncovered buccal fat pads showed complete epithelialization of their oral surfaces at 6 to 8 weeks after surgery and were slowly replaced by fibrous tissue Conclusions Advantages of the pedicled buccal fat pad graft include an anatomic region that is consistent and easy to excise The operation can be performed in one incision, affecting neither appearance nor function of the area Use of the buccal fat pad provides a good reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the mouth展开更多
Desmoplastic ameloblastoma(DA)is an unusual variant of ameloblastoma exhibiting important differences in the anatomical distribution,radiographic features and histologic appearance compared with the classic type of am...Desmoplastic ameloblastoma(DA)is an unusual variant of ameloblastoma exhibiting important differences in the anatomical distribution,radiographic features and histologic appearance compared with the classic type of ameloblastoma.The purpose of this paper is to report a case of DA in the anterior left maxilla and to describe a simple method of reconstruction with the use of buccal fat pad(BFP).BFP is an excellent choice for reconstruction of small to medium sized defects.It should be manipulated gently and hemostasis should be achieved meticulously during this surgery.It should not be sutured under tension.展开更多
文摘To introduce the applied anatomy of pedicled buccal fat pad (BFP) graft and a series of histological changes in the healing process of BFP as an uncovered pedicled graft Methods The healing processes of BFP are demonstrated via uncovered pedicled grafts on rabbits in histological examination Uncovered buccal fat pads were used to repair soft tissue defects in rabbit oral cavities Results The uncovered buccal fat pads showed complete epithelialization of their oral surfaces at 6 to 8 weeks after surgery and were slowly replaced by fibrous tissue Conclusions Advantages of the pedicled buccal fat pad graft include an anatomic region that is consistent and easy to excise The operation can be performed in one incision, affecting neither appearance nor function of the area Use of the buccal fat pad provides a good reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the mouth
文摘Desmoplastic ameloblastoma(DA)is an unusual variant of ameloblastoma exhibiting important differences in the anatomical distribution,radiographic features and histologic appearance compared with the classic type of ameloblastoma.The purpose of this paper is to report a case of DA in the anterior left maxilla and to describe a simple method of reconstruction with the use of buccal fat pad(BFP).BFP is an excellent choice for reconstruction of small to medium sized defects.It should be manipulated gently and hemostasis should be achieved meticulously during this surgery.It should not be sutured under tension.
