What are the HemCon dental dressings used for?
The HemCon Dental Dressings are an oral wound dressing intended as a physical barrier for temporary protection of oral mucosal tissue and to provide pain relief. The dressing is designed for use by oral surgeons, periodontists, and general practitioners to aid in extractions, and other oral trauma and surgery procedures.
How do HemCon dental dressings work?
The chitosan in the HemCon Dental Dressing has a positive charge, and attracts red blood cells, which have a negative charge. The red blood cells create a seal over the wound as they are drawn into the dressing and stabilize the wound surface. The dressings are active on both sides.
How do I use the HemCon 10 x 12 mm dental dressing?
If required, trim HemCon Dental Dressing to loosely fit extraction socket.
Using cotton pliers, place the dressing into the extraction socket. Do not force the dressing into the apex of the socket.
The top of the dressing should be flush with the crestal gingiva.
Place sterile gauze over the dressing and have the patient apply gentle biting pressure for one to two minutes.
The dressing is most effective in the presence of enough blood to wet the contact surface of the dressing.
Before discharging patient, visually inspect the site to confirm correct positioning of the dressing.
The dressing usually dissolves within 48 hours, but may take up to seven days. At seven days, the wound site can be irrigated to ensure removal of any residual material.
How does the 10 x 12 mm HemCon dental dressings come packaged?
The 10 x 12 mm dressings are packaged either with one or four per sealed foil pouch. If performing a full molar or multiple extractions one will want the four-pack. For single tooth extractions or gingival grafts, one will use the one-pack.
All dressings are delivered sterile and are ready for use.
If a dressing is opened, but not used, can it be saved for a later use?
No, sterility and efficacy will be compromised if the product is not used when opened.
Since the dressing works by interacting with blood, will the dressing work on patients taking anticoagulants?
During our clinical trial, patients on anticoagulants (Aspirin and Coumadin) were treated with the HemCon Bandages. All dressings were effective.
Is there a problem using this product on people with shrimp or shellfish allergies?
HemCon products use chitosan derived from shrimp shells. HemCon Dental Dressings are made from the HemCon Bandage. There have been no known allergic reactions or adverse events reported as a result of using the HemCon Bandage since distribution began in 2003.
HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. has results from a shellfish allergy study conducted by its chitosan supplier which demonstrates that, out of 221 individuals with suspected hypersensitivity, including 8 individuals with known shellfish allergies, none demonstrated any dermal sensitivity when pricked with a chitosan test solution. However, since chitosan is extracted from the shells of shrimp and other shellfish, individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of products containing chitosan.
Where can I buy HemCon dental dressings?
The HemCon Dental Dressing is available exclusively through Zimmer Denatal Ind.
www.zimmerdental.com
In the U.S. +1.800.854.7019
Outside the U.S. +1.760.929.4300