Repairing oronasal fistulae with double flapsNovember 1, 2023This technique may only be used to treat pre-existing oronasal fistulas, but not for treatment of fistulas discovered at the time of extraction of the maxillary canine tooth.
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How to fix oronasal fistulasMay 4, 2018This month’s column discusses the surgical approach to treatment of the most common manifestation of oronasal fistulas: those that occur in the area of the maxillary canine tooth in dogs.
Nothing to sneeze atApril 10, 2018The most common cause of acquired oronasal fistulas is periodontal disease. The roots of the maxillary teeth are located close to the nasal passage. When vertical bone loss occurs due to periodontal disease, inflammation and infection can dissolve the thin shelf of bone and epithelium that separates the mouth from the nose.
