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A Comprehensive Review on Periodontal Pack

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  • Dr Hemalatha D M

    (Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, India)

  • Dr Arjun M R

    (Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, India)

  • Dr Jilu Jessy Abraham

    (Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, India)

  • Anjana J

    (Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, India)

  • Archana T

    (Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Mahe, India)

Abstract

Zentler in 1918 was the first to propose the use of iodoform gauze as a periodontal dressing.1 Dr. A W Ward presented periodontal dressings for the first time in 1923 when he recommended using them after periodontal surgery. AW Ward introduced “WONDER PACK,†a zinc oxide and eugenol-based product designed to immobilize tissue and alleviate pain. Using a periodontal dressing following surgery has several key benefits, two of which are stability of the surgical site during the healing process and production of the wound from mechanical damage.2 Additional benefits include: protecting the clot from forces applied during speaking or chewing; preventing gingival detachment from the root surface; preventing coronal flat development in apically repositioned flaps; offering additional support in free gingival grafts; good adaptation to underline gingiva and bone tissue; preventing post-operative hemorrhage or infection; and last but not least, production of bone deterioration throughout the healing phase and post-operative splitting of teeth in motion.3

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  • Dr Hemalatha D M & Dr Arjun M R & Dr Jilu Jessy Abraham & Anjana J & Archana T, 2025. "A Comprehensive Review on Periodontal Pack," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(6), pages 14-19, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:6:p:14-19
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