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