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

## TL;DR

This paper discusses two cases where tooth fragments embedded in the lower lip were removed after months and reattached, emphasizing the importance of checking soft tissues in dental trauma.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel diagnostic and therapeutic approach for embedded tooth fragments in soft tissues after dental trauma.

## Key findings

- Tooth fragments embedded in the lower lip were successfully removed after 2 and 5 months.
- Immediate reattachment of the fragments was performed following surgical removal.
- The cases highlight the need for thorough soft tissue examination in dental trauma.

## 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.