Efficacy of buccal fat pad in the surgical management of oral submucous fibrosis: a prospective study

Conclusion Buccal fat pad can be used effectively in the surgical management of oral submucous fibrosis with good functional and esthetic outcome, with only drawback of supple lobulated fat, which requires delicate handling and its limitation to reach anteriorly beyond the canine region.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research