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Above: demonstrates the usage of ActCel™ Hemostatic Gauze in a wisdom tooth extraction. Following the tooth extraction, ActCel™ was introduced and controlled both recurring bleeding and prevented dry socket.
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ACTCEL IN DENTISTRY
Dental professionals around the country are continually being amazed by the stop-bleeding capabilities of the ActCel hemostatic gauze. Although the gauze is mainly used in extraction procedures, ActCel has performed extremely well in a vast array of dental procedures including the procedures (Listed Below):
DENTAL INDICATIONS:
• Extraction sockets
• Dry socket prevention
• Orthognathic surgery, Trauma, Biopsies
• Periodontal surgery
• Endodontic surgery
• Other oral surgery procedures
ActCel hemostatic gauze, created from regenerated cellulose, is an effective hemostatic agent. Upon contact with blood, ActCel gauze instantly converts to a collagen like gel which expands to cause direct pressure on blood vessels and control bleeding. Hemostatic Gauze is water-soluble and the gel can be removed easily when water, saline or hydrogen peroxide is applied.
Patients on medications that increase bleeding:
Aspirin, NSAIDs, anticoagulants, anticancer
medication, broad-spectrum antibiotics
Patients with bleeding disorders:
Sclerosis of the liver, hemophilia, Von Willebrand’s
disease, thrombocytopenia, disseminated intravascular
coagulation, hypoprothrombinemia
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