title: Fibrin sealants in implant and periodontal treatment: case presentations.
abstract: Sutures are traditionally used to close flaps associated with periodontal and implant procedures. When implants are placed in the esthetic zone or when periodontal plastic surgical procedures are performed, fibrin sealants may be a viable alternative to closing flaps with sutures. This article describes the history of using fibrin sealants in medicine and dentistry and discusses their uses. Patients treated with sealants are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Graduate Periodontics, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, USA.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive