Abstract
Periodontal surgery involves the manipulation of the tissues. To overcome the post-surgical swelling, inflammation and bleeding a form of protection is to be provided. Aforesaid protection is provided by the periodontal dressings that cover the traumatized post-surgical tissue from post-operative irritation, trauma, and salivary contamination, alleviates pain, reduces haemorrhage and facilitate better recovery. Periodontal dressings are broadly classified into three categories based on the constituents. The compositions of the dressings have taken many modifications to enhance the effects of materials. Disagreements adjoining the validation of the application and shortcomings of the frequently engaged periodontal dressings and their up-to-date status in clinical run-through are labelled in this widespread review. Keywords: Periodontal dressings, Eugenol dressings, Non-eugenol dressings, Newer periodontal dressings.
Highlights
Periodontal surgery encompasses the surgical manoeuvring of the oral mucosa and the tooth supporting structures to assuage an array of problems
Srakaew et al reported that sodium phosphorylated Chitson could be used in periodontal dressings to modify reaction rate
Studies have not indicated a specific unanimity concerning the absolute suggestion for the incorporation of periodontal dressings preceding the procedures
Summary
Periodontal surgery encompasses the surgical manoeuvring of the oral mucosa and the tooth supporting structures to assuage an array of problems. 1. Wound healing is a compound and active process of re-establishing normal cellular biology. Wound healing is a compound and active process of re-establishing normal cellular biology This process can be divided into 3 phases – i.e., inflammatory, proliferative and remodelling. 3. Numerous periodontists commend that a shielding is to be provided over surgically treated tissue to form a safeguarding from further insult. Numerous periodontists commend that a shielding is to be provided over surgically treated tissue to form a safeguarding from further insult Such safeguarding is rendered by periodontal dressings or packs to overcome any sort of post-operative complications. W. Ward in 1923, which laid path for widespread use of dressings preceding an assortment of procedures by periodontists, inspite of the differences in the application following periodontal surgery.[5]
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