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Author Spotlight: Non-Surgical Treatment of Melasma– Microneedling with Tranexamic Acid
Published on: January 19, 2024
[Application of tranexamic acid within the field of dentistry]
Michael Schwaiger1, Jürgen Wallner1, Wolfgang Zemann1
1Klinische Abteilung für Mund-, Kiefer-, und Gesichtschirurgie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Österreich.
Abstract:
The antifibrinolytic agent tranexamic acid (TXA) is well known for its capacity to effectively reduce intraoperative blood loss. The effect mechanism of TXA is based on the indirect inhibition of fibrin degradation, whereby existing blood clots within the surgical area are stabilized. Consecutively, the amount of blood loss can be reduced. Due to its great efficacy to minimize blood loss and its low rate of unintended side effects, TXA is regularly used in different surgical fields. Within the field of dentistry TXA is not applied on a regular basis, however, it presents a highly effective and convenient treatment option to reduce bleeding complications.
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