Tissue adhesives and sealants

The Evaluation of Fibrin Sealants and Tissue Adhesives in Oral Surgery Among Patients with Bleeding Disorders

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of two local hemostatic agents administered with apreoperative dose of replacement therapy in patients with bleeding disorders undergoing oral surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 21 patients that were randomly divided into 3 groups. Patients in Group1 (n = 7) received preoperative replacement therapy and postoperative...

Polyurethane Adhesives and Sealants Based on Hydrophobic Polyols

Thermosetting polyurethane polymers are staples of adhesive and sealant formulations used in a variety of industrial applications. Polyurethane materials generally provide reliable service under most application conditions, but the long-term performance and durability of some polyurethanes can be compromised by direct and prolonged contact with bulk water or high ambient humidity. The Dow Chemi...

Effects of Self-etch Adhesives on Microleakage of Fissure Sealants

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the microleakage of fissure sealants placed with different

Tissue adhesives in otorhinolaryngology

The development of medical tissue adhesives has a long history without finding an all-purpose tissue adhesive for clinical daily routine. This is caused by the specific demands which are made on a tissue adhesive, and the different areas of application. In otorhinolaryngology, on the one hand, this is the mucosal environment as well as the application on bones, cartilage and periphery nerves. O...

Suturing, Stapling, and Tissue Adhesives