Adhesive use in oral and maxillofacial surgery

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Biomaterials Science
• Surgical Innovation

Background:

• Current tissue adhesives and sealants have limited applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• Cyanoacrylate adhesives are commonly used for skin closure, and dural tear sealing is successful.
• Increasing demand for advanced reconstructive and cosmetic procedures necessitates improved surgical adhesives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the potential of newly developed surgical adhesives for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• To highlight adhesives with suitable chemical properties, safe reabsorption, and adequate adhesive strength.
• To explore the future benefits of bone fixation adhesives in oral and maxillofacial procedures.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on tissue adhesives in surgery.
• Analysis of emerging adhesive technologies for oral and maxillofacial applications.
• Assessment of clinical trial data for newly developed surgical adhesives.

Main Results:

• Newly developed adhesives are entering clinical trials with promising characteristics for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
• These adhesives possess appropriate chemical properties, safe reabsorption profiles, and sufficient adhesive strength.
• Early-stage bone fixation adhesives also demonstrate a favorable chemical profile for future surgical benefits.

Conclusions:

• Advanced surgical adhesives are expected to significantly benefit patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures.
• These innovations will likely enhance outcomes in head and neck reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.
• Bone fixation adhesives represent a promising future development for oral and maxillofacial surgery.