Week 1 PP

Question 1

Periodontal dressings, also known as periopacks, are used to…

Answer 1

-hold the flaps in place
-protect the newly forming tissues
-minimize postoperative pain, infection, and hemorrhage
-protect the surgical site from trauma during eating and drinking
-support mobile teeth during the healing process

Question 2

The most commonly used materials for periodontal dressings are:

Answer 2

-Zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) dressing (setative - clove smell - sooths tissue)
-noneugenol dressing

Question 3

ZOE Dressing - Eugenol Type

Answer 3

-patient may experience redness and burning pain in the area of the dressing
-Zoe dressings are supplied as poweder and a liquid that are mixed before use
-material may be mixed ahead of time, wrapped in wax paper, and frozen for future use
-ZOE has a slow set time, which allows for a longer working time
-Sets to a firm, heavy consistency and provides good protection for tissues and flaps
-Some patients are allergic to the eugenol

Question 4

Non Eugenol Type Dressing

Answer 4

-Most widely used type of periodontal dressing
-Supplied in two tubes: one base material and the other is the accelerator
-Easy to mix and place and has a smooth surface for patient comfort
-Has a rapid setting time if exposed to warm temp
- cannot be mixed in advance and stored