Abstract

LIVER CLOT- A RECONDITE PERIODONTAL RAMIFICATION

*Dr. Monika Anbumani, Dr. Jaishree Tukaram K. Shirsagar, Dr. Nithiyaraj S., Dr. Shyam Sharma K. and Dr. Sathyasree M.

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Abstract

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory conditions caused by the deposition of dental plaque on the tooth surface, which destroys the periodontal supporting structure and results in the loss of connective tissue attachment and alveolar bone. Periodontal flap surgery is a frequent therapeutic approach for exposing and correcting periodontal abnormalities for long-term periodontal health maintenance. Even though it's a common procedure, significant bleeding after surgery is quite rare as it involves primary closure of the soft tissues. There should be no complications following any surgical procedure. However, certain difficulties are preventable, while others are unavoidable under specific conditions. Here is a case of a thirty two - year-old systemically healthy female patient who presented with a rare occurrence of a "liver clot" or "currant jelly clot" following periodontal flap surgery. The liver clot that developed was part of the secondary hemorrhage that occurred after twenty four hours, interfering with the development of the physiologic blood clot. The clot was removed with curettes, and the affected area was irrigated. After one week, the patient was recalled, and healing was good with no other complications.

Keywords: Liver clot, currant jelly clot, periodontal surgery, hemorrhage, periodontal complication.