Hemostasis In Oral Surgery- A Review

Abstract

Bleeding during and after surgical procedure in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery , poses a great challenge to the surgeons^[1] , if uncontrollable. It normally occurs from a hard or soft tissue , classifying as arterial and venous origin. Identification of source of bleed requires good illumination and visibility , which can be achieved through proper light angulation and suctioning^[3]. To restrict the copious bleeding, instruments like electrocautery and suture ligatures are utilized.Electrosurgical instruments have the disadvantage of endangering teeth or nerves , as a substitute , topical hemostatic agent. A general knowledge of how coagulation process occurs will allow the clinician, the action of hemostatic agents and exact timing of application.