Buccal Pad Of Fat - The Nature’s Gift For Oral Reconstruction

The buccal pad of fat was initially believed to be an anatomic structure without any function, and was even considered to be a surgical nuisance. However with time, the buccal pad of fat has been used for various intraoral reconstructions. The buccal fat pad flap (BFP) is a simple and reliable flap because of its rich blood supply and location. It needs minimal dissection and can be mobilised easily. Good rate of epithelization and low failure rate makes it more favourable for oral reconstruction. The surgical procedure is simple and has shown very good results. Buccal pad of fat can be used for various surgeries like OAF closure, OSMF, Cleft Palate, Palatal Fistula, TMJ Surgery, Closure of small defects, Biological membrane for covering bone grafts. In this study we focused the clinical application of Buccal Pad of Fat in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery