A simple method for lower lip reconstruction after trauma using an advancement mucosal flap from the remaining lip

作者:Liu Ming Yueh; Sapountzis Stamatis; Choong Mun Yau; Li Tzong Shiun*
来源:Dental Traumatology, 2013, 29(6): 465-466.
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-9657.2012.01156.x

摘要

The traumatic injury of lower lip is a frequent clinical condition, and quite often, the soft tissue loss makes the reconstruction of lower lip%26apos;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.