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Complete mandibular degloving injury exposing mandibular bone from marginal bone to inferior border
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Furthermore, debris, necrotic tissue, and exposed bone were present in the vestibular depth [Figure 1].
Bone suture of the alveolar bone between the left canine and the lateral incisor
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By the means of this plain gut suture, the buccal soft tissue flap, 10 mm below free margin, was grasped and sutured to the lingual mucosa [Figure 2].
Essig wiring supporting the sutures. Vertical mucosal tear in the midline heals by secondary epithelialization
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Furthermore, despite of the intact remaining lower anterior teeth and supporting bone, Essig wiring technique was applied to support the mucosal free edge suturing [Figure 3].
Four weeks after treatment; excellent healing of gingiva. Note the scar tissue in the center of the lip that healed by secondary intention
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Consequently, healthy gingiva without scar tissue was noticed [Figure 4].