Surgical management of contracted socket

Abstract

Results of repair of cont-racted sockets by mucous membrane grafting obtained from the lip and cheek in 21 eases is presented. Finer points in mucous membrane grafting are highlight led. A snugly fitting conformer with multiple holes is a prerequisite for proper reconstruction of the socket The value of a larger size thin graft with the use of fornix forming sutures and tarsorrhaphy are emphasized.