Role of flap tension in primary wound closure of mucoperiosteal flaps: a prospective cohort study.
Clin Oral Implants Res
; 21(1): 50-4, 2010 Jan.
Article
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| ID: mdl-20070747
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To evaluate the role of suture tension in primary wound closure of mucoperiosteal flaps. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Sixty patients, scheduled for a single implant installation, were recruited. Before suturing, the wound closing forces were measured with an electronic tension device. One week after the surgery, the wounds were inspected with regard to complete closure.RESULTS:
The applied tension varied between 0.01 and 0.4 N. In 72% a tension of 0.01-0.1 N was applied, resulting in few dehiscences (10%). Higher closing forces (>0.1 N) increased the percentage of wound dehiscences significantly (> or = 40%).CONCLUSIONS:
It appears necessary to control flap tension at the time of wound closure to achieve a primary closure.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Colgajos Quirúrgicos
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Técnicas de Sutura
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Implantes Dentales de Diente Único
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Implantación Dental Endoósea
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Oral Implants Res
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Hong Kong