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[Postextraction hemorrhage: treatment with an infrared photocoagulative technic]
S Roggia1, G Albera, L Curioni
1Università degli Studi di Torino, Istituto Policattedra di Clinica Odontostomatologica e Chirurgia Maxillo-Facciale.
Minerva Stomatologica
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Infrared ray photocoagulation effectively treated postextraction bleeding in 80 patients. This innovative dental hemostatic technique expands treatment options for managing bleeding after tooth extraction.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Surgical Techniques
- Hemostasis
Context:
- Postextraction hemorrhage is a common complication.
- Existing hemostatic techniques may have limitations.
- The infrared ray photocoagulative technique has not been widely used in dentistry.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of infrared ray photocoagulation for managing postextraction hemorrhage.
- To introduce a novel hemostatic approach in dental practice.
Summary:
- Infrared ray photocoagulation was applied to 80 patients experiencing moderate to severe bleeding after tooth extraction.
- The technique demonstrated significant efficacy in controlling hemorrhage.
Impact:
- The study confirms the utility of infrared ray photocoagulation as a viable hemostatic option in dentistry.
- This expands the range of available treatments for dental bleeding complications.