Is it necessary to add "collagen" to remove wisdom teeth? Doctor: The key is the size of the wound!
Collagen can not only help brighten the skin and lubricate joints, but it can even be used in wound care after tooth extraction? Dr. Qiu Peiran of Parkside Dental Clinic pointed out that every time after wisdom teeth or teeth are removed, doctors recommend putting collagen in the wound treatment, which many patients are confused about. In fact, collagen not only helps the skin retain moisture and joint lubrication , is also beneficial to wound recovery and reduces pain. The key reason is that collagen has high extensibility and is one of the indispensable proteins for the human body.
Collagen has many benefits, including brightening your skin and lubricating your joints!
“Collagen is one of the main components of human tissue. It is distributed in skin, ligaments and other tissues. It is related to the repair and regeneration of human tissues and organs.” Dr. Qiu Peiran explained that one of the functions of collagen in dental care is to remove wisdom teeth. Collagen is then placed into the wound to help stop bleeding, block air contact, and promote tissue regeneration, thereby accelerating wound healing. More importantly, collagen can help prevent “dry alveolaritis” and relieve pain after tooth extraction.
Dr. Qiu Peiran pointed out that during the healing process of the wound, it will go through the “bleeding and coagulation phase”. At this time, if collagen is placed in the wound, the blood clot can be formed quickly and the blood clot will be prevented from being spit out by the patient during the formation process. Affects the speed of wound recovery. When the overall condition is advanced, it can prevent wound shrinkage and collapse, as well as reduce infection and postoperative discomfort.
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What would happen without collagen? Doctor: Postoperative medical instructions must be thoroughly implemented
Since collagen is a self-funded medical product, patients can evaluate whether additional treatment is needed. Dr. Qiu Peiran believes that the size of the wound depends on the postoperative swelling and pain, and one’s own physical condition must also be taken into consideration. If the sinus mucosa is clearly visible in the tooth extraction wound, it means there is a high probability of “mouth-nose communication”; if no collagen is placed at this time, the patient should strictly abide by the postoperative precautions. “For example, a commonly seen situation is, For wounds close to the sinus, patients may start using straws before they are fully healed, or smokers may start smoking. This will not only slow down the healing of the wound, but may even require a second surgery!”
As for those who have systemic diseases (such as cardiovascular disease, poor coagulation function, chronic hepatitis, diabetes, etc.), Dr. Qiu Peiran reminds that the risk of tooth extraction bleeding in this group is higher than that of the general population. In the wound suturing (possibly one-level suturing), Postoperative care, hemostasis and compression need to be more careful to avoid massive bleeding. In addition, collagen has the function of supporting the structure of the gum. If the wound is large but no collagen is placed, the gum will easily lose its support, which will lead to atrophy and collapse of the gum.
Do tooth extraction wounds require “collagen”? Medical: Need to undergo overall evaluation
Based on the above, Dr. Qiu Peiran said that for ordinary people who do not have mouth-nose communication or systemic diseases, whether collagen needs to be placed after tooth extraction still requires a comprehensive assessment and decision. First of all, you should understand the size of the wound after tooth extraction and whether any additional surgeries were performed during the tooth extraction process, such as gum flap surgery, bone repair surgery, etc.; secondly, the location of the wound (especially close to nerves, blood vessels, or maxillary sinuses) Will the difference between the mouth and nose cause problems with the communication between the mouth and nose, resulting in greater postoperative risks? Finally, the patient’s overall health and coagulation function, as well as a history of chronic diseases, etc. will be taken into consideration, so not every tooth extraction is required. Place collagen.
Dr. Qiu Peiran explained that if the patient has severely poorly controlled diabetes, liver cirrhosis, or is taking osteoporosis treatment drugs, not all patients are suitable for using collagen. The reason is that the timing of collagen placement requires a good environment for gathering blood clots. If the wound itself is in poor healing condition, collagen may become a nutrient for bacterial growth, leading to an increased risk of infection. Patients who have a history of chronic diseases and are taking other medications are reminded to communicate and discuss with their doctor before tooth extraction. This can not only reduce the patient’s fear of tooth extraction, but also avoid communication gaps that lead to treatment not being as expected.
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