The buccal fat pad (BFP) has become more and more popular in oral and maxillofacial
surgery. Originally, it was described as an anatomic structure without any obvious function; it …

The buccal fat pad (BFP) originally described as an anatomic structure without any obvious
function. For a long period it was considered to be a surgical nuisance. However during the …

This review of the literature was performed to study the frequency and preference of usage
of the buccal fat pad (BFP) in oral and maxillofacial reconstruction and to determine its …

The use of the buccal fat pad (BFP) has increased in popularity in recent years because of
its reliability, ease of harvest, and low complication rate during oral and maxillofacial …

The buccal fat pad, also called the Bichat's fat pad (BFP), is an encapsulated fat mass
located in the cheek. This type of specialized fat mass can be used both as a pedicular or …

Initially the buccal fat pad (BFP) was believed to be glandular in nature and was thought to
have no physiologic function. It was first described by the German anatomist and surgeon …

The Buccal Fat Pad in the Closure of Oro-Antral Communications: An Illustrated Guide Page 1
ORALSURGERY Dental Update – July/August 2004 363 Abstract: This article is intended as …

Removal of the buccal fat pad (BFP) is an important topic of discussion in the literature.
Several studies have reported improvements in facial esthetics as a result of this technique …

The buccal fat pad is specialized fat tissue located anterior to the masseter muscle and deep
to the buccinator muscle. Possessing a central body and four processes it provides …

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the use of the pedicled buccal fat
pad for the closure of oroantral communications (OACs) and to describe our experience with …