Immediate reattachment following surgical removal of tooth fragments from the lower lip: a report of two cases.

Abstract

Dental traumas are prevalent, particularly among children and adolescents. In such dental emergencies, priority is often given to the damages caused to teeth. In contrast, the harm caused to the surrounding soft tissue may go unnoticed during the clinical examination. Dental fragments occasionally penetrate soft tissue and may cause several complications. Several complications often occur due to the penetration of tooth fragments into the tissues surrounding the oral cavity. This paper aims to present the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to dental fragments embedded in the lower lip of two patients for 2 months and 5 months, respectively. Also, it highlights the importance of the examination of soft tissues in dental trauma situations.