RECONSTRUCTION OF LIP DEFECTS-a narrative review

• Main Authors: Ramona Paula Cucu (Author), Monica Mihaela Scutariu (Author), Corina Ciupilan (Author), Dana Gabriela Budală (Author), Amelia Surdu (Author), Ruxandra Stan (Author), V. Costan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The reconstruction of the lower lip defects which may result from malignancy, trauma, and burn is necessary for mastication, oral competence, salivary retain, articulation, and aesthetic appearance of the face. While small (30% of the lower lip) and medium (30%-80% of the lower lip) size defects are...