Open AccessClinical Evaluation of a New Bilayer Artificial Dermis for Repair of Oral Mucosal Defects: Report of two Cases
Author(s) -
Chen ChunMing,
Yang ChiaFu,
Huang IYueh,
Shen YeeShyong,
Shieh TienYu,
Chen ChungHo,
Lee HueyEr
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
the kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.439
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2410-8650
pISSN - 1607-551X
DOI - 10.1016/s1607-551x(09)70252-9
Subject(s) - medicine , dermis , surgery , buccal administration , pathology , dentistry
Free mucosal grafts or split‐thickness skin grafts have been used in patients undergoing repair procedures for oral mucosal defects. Conventional methods require the creation of second surgical wounds for use as donor sites. We applied two bilayers of artificial dermis to repair a buccal mucosal defect in one case and vestibular extension in another case. After removal of the sutures, no infection, pain, or hemorrhage developed in these patients. The results of granulation and epithelialization were good. Satisfactory appearance and function were achieved in both cases. Therefore, bilayer artificial dermis may be recommended for the repair of oral mucosal defects.