USE OF TOPICAL HEMOSTATIC AGENTS IN ORAL SURGERY: MINI REVIEW

Background: There are a huge number of hemostatic agents in dentistry that effectively prevent blood loss and heal
wounds. Hemostasis with a correctly selected agent occurs instantly and reaches its peak within a few hours.
At present, new drugs affecting the hemostasis system and locally acting hemostatic agents are being intensively
developed. However, despite the current situation, the issue of choosing methods for assessing the hemostatic activity
of drugs in clinical practice remains open.
Material and methods: In this review, the author has summarized the literature on the use and application of topical
hemostatics for bleeding in all types of oral surgery, their principles of action, and provided suggestions for selecting
the right principle for different clinical situations. author conducted a literature review of scientific papers, using the
resources of the Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, Web of, for the above keywords: Topical hemostatic agents, oral
surgery, tooth extraction, bleeding, small blood loss.
Results: Local hemostatics work by activating the blood coagulation cascade at the site of vessel injury, resulting in
rapid formation of a blood clot and stopping of bleeding. Efficacy depends on the mechanism of action, which can be
mechanical, chemical or physiological.
Conclusion: Local hemostatics play a key role in stopping bleeding of various etiologies. These hemostatic agents
provide rapid and effective cessation of bleeding, minimizing the risk of blood loss and promoting faster healing.