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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>0121-246X</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Rev Fac Odontol Univ Antioq]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>0121-246X</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Universidad de Antioquia ]]></publisher-name>
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<article-meta>
<article-id>S0121-246X2023000100047</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.17533/udea.rfo.v35n1a4</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Comunicaciones oroantrales: actualización y revisión de literatura]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Oroantral communications: a literature review and update]]></article-title>
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Vallejo-Rodas]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Agustín Alejandro]]></given-names>
</name>
<xref ref-type="aff" rid="Aff"/>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Salgado-Chavarría]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Fabiola]]></given-names>
</name>
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<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>06</month>
<year>2023</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>06</month>
<year>2023</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>35</volume>
<numero>1</numero>
<fpage>47</fpage>
<lpage>61</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S0121-246X2023000100047&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S0121-246X2023000100047&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S0121-246X2023000100047&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen  Introducción:  la Comunicación Oroantral (COA) es el espacio que se crea entre el seno maxilar y la cavidad oral, la cual si no es tratada progresará a una Fístula Oroantral (FOA) o enfermedad sinusal crónica. El factor predisponente más común de una COA es la extracción de los dientes superiores posteriores (generalmente el primer o segundo molares). El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una revisión de literatura con énfasis en implicaciones clínicas y las alternativas de tratamiento de una COA por medio de una actualización y revisión de información de interés.  Métodos:  se llevó a cabo una revisión de literatura por medio de una recolección y análisis de bibliografía de las comunicaciones oroantrales y la comparación y alternativas de tratamiento.  Discusión:  se han propuesto diversas técnicas para el manejo de una COA, entre las cuales se encuentran los colgajos locales, así como el uso de biomateriales, los cuales han dado resultados favorables en el cierre del defecto.  Conclusión:  el tratamiento de una COA tiene como propósito revenir su avance a una FOA, el desarrollo de sinusitis y/o que el defecto se acrecente; para ello, el clínico debe estar familiarizado con las diversas técnicas con base a la necesidad del paciente.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[ABSTRACT  Introduction:  the Oroantral Communication (OAC) is the space that is created between the maxillary sinus and the oral cavity, which if not treated will progress to an Oroantral Fistula (OAF) or chronic sinus disease. The most common predisposing factor for a COA is the extraction of the upper posterior teeth (usually the first or second molars). The aim of this study was to carry out a literature review with emphasis on clinical implications and treatment alternatives of a COA through an update and review of information of interest.  Methods:  a literature review was carried out through a collection and analysis of bibliography of oroantral communications and the comparison and treatment alternatives.  Discussion:  various techniques have been proposed for the management of an AOC, among which are local flaps, as well as the use of biomaterials, which have given favorable results in closing the defect.  Conclusion:  the treatment of an AOC has as purpose to prevent its progression to an AFO, the development of sinusitis and/or that the defect increases; To do this, the clinician must be familiar with the various techniques based on the patient's needs.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[seno maxilar]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[cirugía bucal]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[oroantral fistula]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[sinusitis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[maxillary sinus]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[surgery]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[oral]]></kwd>
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