A simple method for lower lip reconstruction after trauma using an advancement mucosal flap from the remaining lip. Issue 6 (12th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Liu, Ming‐Yueh; Sapountzis, Stamatis; Choong, Mun‐Yau; Li, Tzong‐Shiun
• Is Part Of: Dental traumatology. Volume 29:Issue 6(2013:Dec.)
• Page Start: 465
• Page End: 466
• Publication Date: 2012-07-12
• Subjects: Teeth -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; Endodontics -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01156.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1600-4469

Abstract

Abstract: The traumatic injury of lower lip is a frequent clinical condition, and quite often, the soft tissue loss makes the reconstruction of lower lip's defect a challenging procedure. Many methods have been described to reconstruct these defects; however, most of them lack simplicity and require advance experience in flap surgery. In this report, a simple technique is presented for lower lip reconstruction following traumatic injury using an advancement mucosal flap from the remaining lower lip. With this method pleasant cosmetic result can be achieved.