Recently, the use of type I collagen obtained from Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was proposed for the treatment of second and third-degree burning lesions and diabetic ulcers due to its occlusive and healing properties. The aim of this report is to describe the use of Nile tilapia skin as an occlusive barrier to protect palatal wounds after the removal of free autogenous soft tissue grafts. Two patients ...
During dental surgical procedures, there is a risk of bleeding episodes that may be associated with local and / or systemic factors. The bismuth subgalate (BS) may be used as a local hemostatic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of BS in dental surgery, addressing its effectiveness as a hemostatic substance. For the literature review, articles were searched in the SciELO, PubMed and Scopus databases...