Wound healing and repair: a review of the art and science

This chronological review of the major biological events that occur secondary to injury of mucoperiosteal tissue from either simple surgical wounding or trauma discusses the materials used to repair the compromised tissue surgically. Suturing techniques and post-surgical wound maintenance also are r...

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Published inGeneral dentistry Vol. 46; no. 4; p. 362
Main Authors Certosimo, F J, Nicoll, B K, Nelson, R R, Wolfgang, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1998
Subjects
Connective Tissue - physiology
Humans
Mouth Mucosa - injuries
Needles
Oral Surgical Procedures - instrumentation
Periodontium - physiology
Periodontium - surgery
Postoperative Care
Sutures
Wound Healing - physiology
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Summary:This chronological review of the major biological events that occur secondary to injury of mucoperiosteal tissue from either simple surgical wounding or trauma discusses the materials used to repair the compromised tissue surgically. Suturing techniques and post-surgical wound maintenance also are reviewed. The physiological stages of wound healing, factors affecting wound healing, and wound repair techniques are discussed.
ISSN:0363-6771