The hemostatic properties of chitosan in oral surgery

Chitosan (CS) belongs to the natural linear aminopolysaccharide family. It is formed by a repetition of D-glucosamine units (deacetylated units) and a smaller number of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units. Their distribution is casual. It derives from chitin which is a naturally occurring polysaccharide in...

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Published inBiomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 186 - 188
Main Authors Franco, Rocco, Gianfreda, Francesco, Miranda, Michele, Barlattani, Alberta, Bollero, Patrizio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2020
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Chitin
chitosan
Health aspects
hemostasis
Hemostasis, Surgical
Methods
Oral surgery
Italy
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ISSN2588-9834
2588-9842
DOI10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_43_20

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Summary:Chitosan (CS) belongs to the natural linear aminopolysaccharide family. It is formed by a repetition of D-glucosamine units (deacetylated units) and a smaller number of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units. Their distribution is casual. It derives from chitin which is a naturally occurring polysaccharide in the arthropod exoskeleton. CS is a biocompatible material and for this reason it is used in medicine, especially in dentistry. It also has anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. It is used in conservative dentistry, periodontology, especially in oral surgery. Its antibacterial and hemostatic properties are useful in the surgical treatment of patients on anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy. The purpose of this work is to analyze through a systematic review of the literature on the use of CS as a local hemostatic.
ISSN:2588-9834
2588-9842
DOI:10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_43_20