Use of nasolabial flap in intra and extraoral reconstruction: our experience with 40 cases.

Purpose: This article represents the use of inferiorly based nasolabial flap in reconstruction of various intraoral and extraoral defects.

Patients And Methods: Nasolabial flaps were performed in 40 patients, for reconstruction of buccal mucosa, gingivobuccal sulcus, commissure, lower lip, floor of mouth, upper lip and lower alveolar defects.

Results: The most common defect site in the oral cavity was the buccal mucosa.