Wound healing and repair: a review of the art and science
Certosimo, F.J.; Nicoll, B.K.; Nelson, R.R.; Wolfgang, M.
General Dentistry 46(4) 362-369; Quiz: 370-371
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0363-6771 PMID: 9758982 Document Number: 485244
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.