Evaluation of versatility and effectiveness of pedicled buccal fat pad for reconstruction of oral defects

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate its efficacy and versatility of pedicled buccal fat pad for reconstruction of oral defects.Materials and Methods: The present study was undertaken on twenty adults patients reported to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh. The patients were selected randomly irrespective of age, sex, caste, religion, socioeconomic status and nature of pathology.Results: Pedicled buccal fat pad was used for reconstruction in twenty patients. All the patients had uneventful healing period with minimal complication rate. In 3 patients partial dehiscence was observed on 7th postoperative day and in one patient infection was reported which was managed with the help of suitable antibiotics.Conclusion: It can be safely concluded that the use of buccal fat pad as a pedicled flap is an easy, well tolerated, and uncomplicated for reconstruction of small to medium sized defects

Buccal administration · Buccal fat pad · Buccal mucosa · Complication · Dehiscence · Oral cavity · Cleft Lip and Palate Research · Dentistry · Medicine · Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques · Tracheal and airway disorders · Surgery