<prompt> Clean and small wound heals by?Primary intentionSecondary intentionTertiary intentionAll of above  <response>: Ans. a Primary intentionRef: Bailey Love 26th edJ25HEALING BY PRIMARY INTENTION It involves epidermis and dermis without total penetration of dermis healing by process of epithelialization when wound edges are brought together so that they are adjacent to each other re-approximated. This minimizes scarring Most surgical wounds heal by primary intention healing Wound closure is performed with sutures stitches, staples, or adhesive tape Examples: well-repaired lacerations, well reduced bone fractures, healing after flap surgery 