A cotton gauze swabs in a dental/medical practice is primarily used to control bleeding and absorb excess fluids. It is used after procedures like tooth extractions, where the dentist will often instruct the patient to bite down on a gauze pad to apply pressure and promote clotting at the extraction site. It essentially helps manage bleeding and protect the surgical area during and after dental procedures.
MITOS offers non sterile gauze swabs – 7.5×7.5 cm and non woven gauze swabs – 5.1×5.1 cm.