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Periodontal dressing: a review article.

Zahra Baghani¹, Mahdi Kadkhodazadeh²

¹Assistant Professor, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (International Branch), Tehran, Iran.

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects

|March 1, 2014

Summary

This review examines periodontal dressings, finding their application generally beneficial despite potential drawbacks. Key factors for selection include physical properties, biocompatibility, and therapeutic effects, with chlorhexidine being a common antibacterial agent.

Keywords:

Biocompatibility Coe-Pak, cytotoxicity periodontal dressing therapeutic agent wounds

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Periodontology
Biomaterials Science

Background:

Periodontal dressings are crucial postsurgical materials in dental care.
Their physical, chemical, biocompatibility, and therapeutic properties significantly influence patient outcomes.
Understanding these properties is essential for effective clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review commercially available periodontal dressings.
To analyze their physical, chemical, biocompatibility, and therapeutic characteristics.
To provide insights into optimal periodontal dressing selection.

Main Methods:

Conducted an extensive electronic literature search from 1956 to 2012.
Utilized databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Wiley InterScience.
Included both in vitro and in vivo studies evaluating periodontal dressings.

Main Results:

Physical and chemical properties directly impact dimensional stability and adhesion.
Biocompatibility and therapeutic efficacy are critical evaluated aspects.
Chlorhexidine is frequently incorporated as an antibacterial agent.

Conclusions:

Periodontal dressing application is generally advantageous, balancing benefits against disadvantages.
Optimal dressing selection depends on surgical goals, required duration, and material properties.
Further research may refine understanding of specific dressing functionalities.