Hematoma following periodontal surgery with a torus reduction: a case report.

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2007;8(3):72-80

Authors: Mantzikos K, Segelnick SL, Schoor R

BACKGROUND: There are no published case reports that hematomas occur on the floor of the mouth as a result of periodontal surgery. REPORT: These three case reports document post surgical hematoma formation on the floor of the mouth that pose problems with the diagnosis, prognosis, and patient management. All cases involved periodontal surgery where extensive reduction of tori and bony exostoses were required. Two cases resulted in hematomas in the floor of the mouth. However, a change in the post surgical management for a third case demonstrated possible prevention of hematoma formation. SUMMARY: Hematomas in the floor of the mouth can be a resolving post surgical phenomenon or a serious vascular insult to this region of the oral cavity. This report clarifies the diagnosis, prognosis, and the best management protocol through the presentation of three cases.

PMID: 17351684 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Wound healing following dental extractions in rabbits: effects of tranexamic acid, warfarin anti-coagulation, and socket packing.

J Dent Res. 1984 May;63(5):646-9

Authors: Vinckier F, Vermylen J

We have investigated the importance of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems for wound healing following dental extractions. Four front teeth were extracted in rabbits; wound healing was measured as time until complete epithelial closure. The antifibrinolytic agent tranexamic acid shortened duration of wound healing in normal rabbits. Anti-coagulation with warfarin delayed epithelial closure, which was, however, normalized by simultaneous administration of tranexamic acid, whereas complete packing of the socket with oxidized cellulose had no corrective effect. Apical packing together with tranexamic acid gave normal healing. It is concluded that the quality of the fibrin network within the dental socket determines the rate of wound healing; oxidized cellulose is not an adequate substitute for fibrin.

PMID: 6584467 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Evaluation of periodontal dressings by hemolysis and oral LD50 tests.

J Dent Res. 1979 Sep;58(9):1912-3

Authors: Haugen E, Hensten-Pettersen A

PMID: 290657 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

The sensitizing potential of periodontal dressings.

J Dent Res. 1978 Nov-Dec;57(11-12):950-3

Authors: Haugen E, Hensten-Pettersen A

The sensitizing potential of three periodontal dressing materials was evaluated by the guinea pig maximization test. The results indicated a difference in the sensitization rate of the three materials.

PMID: 152770 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

In vitro cytotoxicity of periodontal dressings.

J Dent Res. 1978 Mar;57(3):495-9

Authors: Haugen E, Hensten-Pettersen A

The cytotoxicity of three periodontal dressings was evaluated by two in vitro cell culture techniques. Fresh and stored materials were found to be cytotoxic by both techniques and it appeared that the mechanism of cytotoxicity was different for the three dressing materials tested.

PMID: 79582 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Dimensional changes of periodontal dressings.

J Dent Res. 1977 Dec;56(12):1507-10

Authors: Gjerdet NR, Haugen E

The linear dimensional changes of three commercial periodontal dressings were measured during 24 hours. The dressings revealed different degrees of dimensional changes, which may indicate that exhibit variations in adaptation to wound surfaces.

PMID: 277471 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]