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Cone beam computed tomography (CBTC) showing the oroantral communication in coronal view.
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Further investigation with cone beam CT confirmed an oroantral fistula measuring 9.4 mm x 7.7 mm (Figures 1 and 2).
Cone beam computed tomography (CBTC) showing the oroantral communication in sagittal view.
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Further investigation with cone beam CT confirmed an oroantral fistula measuring 9.4 mm x 7.7 mm (Figures 1 and 2).
Immediately after swelling developed at the left malar region (around 2 hours postoperatively).
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Around 2 hours postoperative, he contacted the clinic to inform us that he had a sudden facial swelling that developed over a few seconds (Figure 3).
Postoperative 8 hours shows resolving of the left malar swelling.
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The swelling was slightly reduced 8 hours after its initial appearance (Figure 4).
Postoperative day 3 shows that residual left malar swelling remains.
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Upon review, 3 days later, the swelling was significantly reduced (Figure 5).
Postoperative day 7 shows that the swelling is completely resolved.
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At 7 days postoperative, the swelling had completely resolved (Figure 6).