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Orrett E Ogle1, Jason Swantek, Amandip Kamoh
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center, 760 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA. Orrett.Ogle@WoodhullHC.NYCHHC.org
Dental Clinics of North America
|July 6, 2011
Summary
Hemostasis, crucial in surgery, often uses pressure to control bleeding. Newer hemostatic agents offer mechanical or coagulation-boosting methods for enhanced bleeding control in dental procedures.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Practice
- Dental Surgery
- Hemostasis
Background:
- Hemostasis is essential in surgical procedures.
- Most dental bleeding is managed with pressure.
- Advanced hemostatic agents are needed when pressure is insufficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present newer hemostatic agents for dental professionals.
- To discuss agents that enhance bleeding control.
Main Methods:
- Review of hemostatic agents.
- Discussion of mechanical and coagulation-augmenting mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Newer hemostatic agents are available for dental use.
- These agents provide alternatives to pressure for bleeding control.
Conclusions:
- Hemostatic agents are valuable adjuncts in dental surgery.
- Newer agents offer improved options for managing surgical bleeding.
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