[Use of fluorescence microscopy in the cytochemical evaluation of wound healing after gingivectomy]

The authors investigated in 60 cases the healing process after gingivectomy. The investigation was performed by means of fluorescence microscopy, the presence of nucleic acids (RNA, DNA) and of polysaccharides in the cells being demonstrated. The cytochemical RNA reactions were the most sensitive indicator of wound healing after gingivectomy. Solcoseryl gel accelerated the epithelization of the gingival wound after the surgical intervention, which shortens the period of recuperation.