Hemostatic Agents in Dentistry
Journal Title: Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Bleeding intraoperatively and postoperatively in oral surgery poses a great threat to the patient and can lead to serious consequences if uncontrolled. The dentist should be familiar with the range of hemostatic agents available in market and their application if any bleeding episode occurs. Bleeding complications can occur in healthy as well as in patients who are systemically compromised. Having a broad knowledge of the management approaches will allow the clinician to know when to apply a particular approach. The purpose of this article is to review the literature regarding the applications of various local hemostatic agents available in the management of bleeding in oral surgery, their mechanism of action, their indications and contraindications.
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Amit Mani
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