Management of Oral Mucocele

Prevention of Complications

• Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential to prevent secondary infection and recurrence of oral mucoceles, as recommended by the American Dental Association, with a strength of evidence level of high 1
• Addressing contributing factors such as lip biting habits or ill-fitting dental prostheses can help prevent oral mucoceles, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, with a moderate level of evidence 2