Affiliation:
1. CIR Dental School, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
Abstract
Background: The labial frenulum may be associated with traction on the marginal gingiva of the incisors with resulting gingival recession, a condition known as “pull syndrome”. In this case, performing a frenulectomy at least 6 months before root covering surgery is necessary. Recently, tissue adhesives have been studied as a good alternative to conventional sutures. Methods: A 34-year-old female affected by pull syndrome of the central lower incisors underwent frenulectomy, and an n-hexyl-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive was used to ensure wound closure. Results: The patient was instructed in hygiene maneuvers and rinsed with 0.12% chlorhexidine-based mouthwash for 15 days. The glue was partially removed at 7 days, and for the remaining, natural disposal time was expected. The wound healing process was complete after 15 days with minimal postoperative discomfort. Conclusion: This n-hexyl-cyanoacrylate surgical glue could be proposed as a viable alternative to conventional sutures during surgical procedures involving wide flaps with the impossibility of first-intention healing. Moreover, it could be indicated to reduce operative time and patients’ discomfort, even if these hypotheses should be confirmed by future clinical studies.
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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