Cyanoacrylate-Based Glue Used as Surgical Cement After Gingivectomy: Case Report
The gingivectomy is widely used in dental practice. In addition to the conventional technique, an electric scalpel or laser can be used. The repair and healing generally occurs by second intention, and surgical cement is used to cover the surgical wound when using the conventional technique. In addition to tissue repair, there is also the need for apical maintenance of the gingival level after the clinical crown augmentation achieved by surgery. However, the materials used as surgical cement remain for a maximum of 7 to 15 days. In this perspective, the use of cyanoacrylate glue as a surgical cement may be indicated to assist in hemostasis, tissue repair and healing, and apical maintenance of the gingival level after gingivectomy. In addition to hemostatic properties, cyanoacrylate-based tissue adhesives are biodegradable and antibacterial. The purpose of this article is to present the case of a patient in whom, after gingivectomy with an electric scalpel, she received the application of cyanoacrylate glue as surgical cement that remained for 40 days until the making of the final unitary prosthesis. No intercurrences were reported and the repair occurred satisfactorily.
Keywords: Gingivectomy; Crown Lengthening; Cyanoacrylate; Wound Healing; Periodontics.
Citation: de Souza Lima KA, de Castro TD, Pedron TG, da Costa AF, Shitsuka C, Pedron IG. “Cyanoacrylate-Based Glue Used as Surgical Cement After Gingivectomy: Case Report”. SVOA Dentistry 2:6 (2021) Pages 312-315.
