Topical hemostatic agents in oral surgery: a narrative review

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2023 Apr;27(3 Suppl):135-140. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202304_31332.

Abstract

Sufficient hemostasis during oral surgical procedures is crucial for successful outcomes and to reduce healthcare resource utilization. The purpose of this narrative review is to give a rational insight into the management of bleeding in oral and dental practice through modern drugs. A narrative literature review has been performed on the present topic identifying all articles on Pubmed/Medline and Google Scholars. Acceptable hemostasis during oral surgery is also required to improve visibility and provide a dry operational area. Many oral surgeons, in their daily practice, encounter problems in controlling postoperative bleeding and use a topical hemostatic agent to promote platelet activation or aggregation to form a stable clot.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Blood Loss, Surgical
  • Hemostasis
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / methods
  • Hemostatics* / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Oral Surgical Procedures*
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage

Substances

  • Hemostatics