periodontal dressings

Question 1

periodontal dressing

Answer 1

serves much like a bandage over the surgical site.

Question 2

purpose of periodontal dressing

Answer 2

Hold the flaps in place,
Protect the newly forming tissues,
Minimize postoperative pain, infection, and hemorrhage,
Protect the surgical site
Support mobile teeth during the healing process

Question 3

2 types of periodontal dressings

Answer 3

zinc-oxide eugenol
non eugenol

Question 4

zinc-oxide eugenol dressing

Answer 4

not commonly used
provides good support and protection for tissues
takes a long time to set though makes for a longer work time
patient may be allergic to the eugenol

Question 5

non eugenol periodontal dressing

Answer 5

most commonly used
smooth for patient comfort
rapid set time in warm temperatures

Question 6

Light-Cured Periodontal Dressing

Answer 6

• Light-cured periodontal dressing material comes in syringes.
• It can be placed directly on the surgical site or placed on a mixing pad.

Question 7

what is another word for periodontal dressing

Answer 7

periopacks
stent

Question 8

what does hemorrhage mean

Answer 8

bleeding/excessive bleeding

Question 9

how many days post op should the periodontal dressing be removed

Answer 9

5-7 days