Three-layer closure of an oroantral-cutaneous defect

Reconstruction of oroantral defects, which are usually caused by tumor rese ction, is challenging. These defects become an even more difficult problem when they comprise multiple layers including oral mucosa, subcutaneous tiss ue, muscle and skin. This paper describes such a case in which a three-laye r closure using a palatal flap, a buccal fat pad flap and a local skin flap was successfully performed.