Abstract

  Periodontal pack is a surgical dressing used to cover surgical site to prevent from any infections. Periodontal dressings, also known as periodontal packs, provide similar benefits when applied after periodontal surgical procedures. Still there are many controversies whether to pack or not pack. We have available pack in Eugenol, Non Eugenol, light cure and others. In this article we see why we need perio pack and all options available.

Keywords: Eugenol Pack; Noneugenol Pack; Periodontal Dressing; Periodontal Pack

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Citation

Citation: Shubhankar Kumar Singh and Deepak Chopra. “Why Need Periodontal Dressing (What All Options Available)". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 4.12 (2020): 78-85.

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