Abstract

INTEGRATED REVIEW OF THE PERIODONTAL DRESSING

Dr. K. Malathi, Dr. G. Sandhya and *Dr. N. Srividya

Abstract

Periodontal dressings are applied over surgically traumatized tissue in periodontal surgery so that it is shielded from further insult. Other than that, periodontal dressings protect the wound from post-operative irritation, salivary contamination and food stagnation. They have been claimed to alleviate pain, reduce hemostasis, improve healing when incorporated with antibiotics and facilitate recovery. Several dressings are commercially available.Traditionally, periodontal dressings were based with zinc oxide eugenol and due to various side effects of eugenol latest periodontal dressings are usually formulated without eugenol. This comprehensive updated review on periodontal dressing is presented here with their values and usefulness.

Keywords: Periodontal dressing- types-properties-therapeutic effects.