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Human Fibrin Glue Versus Sutures in Periodontal Surgery
Author(s) -
Pini Prato Giovan Paolo,
Coltellini Pierpaolo,
Agudio Giancarlo,
Clauser Carlo
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1987.58.6.426
Subject(s) - fibrin glue , fibrin , medicine , hemostasis , surgery , glue , adhesion , fibrin tissue adhesive , periodontal surgery , dentistry , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , immunology , composite material
A fibrin‐sealing system consisting of symmetrical flap and graft procedures versus silk sutures in a split‐mouth clinical trial was tested in 51 patients. Clinical parameters and operative times were recorded and compared. In clinical use, the fibrin glue provided quick hemostasis and adequate tissue adhesion on the whole inner surface of grafts or flaps. Its use saved remarkable amounts of time and made it easier to fix tissues in difficult areas. The time saved ranged from 3 to 19.5 minutes per procedure, and 1 to 8.5 minutes per tooth. The convenience of the fibrin glue was especially appreciated in pedicle flap procedures.