title: Lacerations of the mouth.
abstract: Soft-tissue and bony injuries of the face and oral cavity constitute much of the trauma seen in the emergency department. These types of wounds can be frightening for patients. The management of patients with oral lacerations, including those of the oral mucosa, gingiva, tongue, and lip, is addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials, University of Texas, Houston Dental Branch, USA.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Armstrong
mesh_terms: D003646:Debridement; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000293:injuries; D009055:Mouth / Q000293:injuries*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D010808:Physical Examination; D013537:Sutures; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control