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A Randomized, Self Controlled Clinical Study of Hemostatic Efficacy of the HemCon Dental Dressing
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Hemcon Dental Dressing and Gauze with Pressure and/or Gelfoam for Tooth Extractions. Completed, enrolled 72 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the HemCon Dental Dressing is effective in stopping bleeding during dental surgeries.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The Hemcon Dental Dressing is an oral wound dressing made of chitosan.
Common practice for oral surgery patients involves the use of sterile dressing over the extraction site. The subject will provide the pressure by biting down on the sterile gauze. As previously discussed, other practices involve the use of Gelfoam prior to application of sterile gauze.