Dentists often have to perform a number of surgical procedures on their patients, some of which require a haemostatic agent, like Cutanplast. Haemostatic agents could be beneficial for dentists and patients for procedures such as tissue biopsies, implants and extraction.
Cutanplast is a sterile gelatine sponge with a marked haemostatic effect, meaning its porous surface of gelatine induces the rapid rupture of blood plaques. This causes enzymes to cascade and a natural coagulation to occur, meaning the patients wound no longer bleeds.
This absorbable gelatine sponge is loved by dentists as it can be easily cut and shaped in order to meet the patients needs. It is made of an extremely soft and flexible material that allows it to be comfortably placed in the desired area quickly and easily.
Whilst Cutanplast is great for dentists as it is non-toxic and allergy-free, it is also beneficial to patients. Where dental gauzes were used previously, a Cutanplast sponge provides the same use but is more comfortable for the patient. Cutanplast can be easily bitten down by the patient and will mould itself to the socket, helping to absorb the blood in and around the wound and provide a quick relief to the patient.
Ultimately, Cutanplast has a range of advantages that are both beneficial to dentists and patients, including:
- Completely absorb when left in place
- Are non-toxic
- Do not cause allergic reactions
- Have a neutral pH level
- Absorb blood up to 50x its own weight
- Can be applied dry
- Can be soaked with sterile solution or antibiotics
- Stops haemorrhages
- Easy to use
- Safe, reliable and practical
At GAP, we provide professional and home-use dental products including Cutanplast. For more information, or to talk to a member of the team about how we can help you, you can contact a member of the team today by visiting our contact page or by calling us on 01474 560618.