Authors : Niveditha Reddy Bezawada, Shweta Bali, Priyanka Aggarwal, Shobhit Arora
DOI : 10.18231/j.sujhs.2020.002
Volume : 6
Issue : 1
Year : 2020
Page No : 5-9
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.