Periodontal dressing may influence the clinical outcome of non‐surgical periodontal treatment: a split‐mouth study

Abstract

Our results clearly suggest that the use of a periodontal dressing improves the periodontal parameters after an SRP procedure. This is probably due to clot stabilization and prevention of bacterial colonization during wound healing.

Effect of periodontal dressing on non‐surgical periodontal treatment outcomes: a systematic review

“…The rationale behind the application of a periodontal dressing is mainly based on the protection and stabilization of the blood clot. When the wound is stable, a proper wound healing can then take place . The dressing pressure over the healing site could enhance soft tissue adhesion to the root/bone surface and prevent future bacterial infiltration, thus, improving the wound stability and the healing process, in addition to minimize the tissue rebound (Fig.…”

“…All three studies included were randomized clinical trials. While one study aimed at showing the effectiveness of periodontal dressing in aggressive periodontitis (16), the other two focused in chronic periodontitis patients (15,24).…”

“…Effectiveness of periodontal dressing placement during non-surgical therapy in chronic periodontitis patients In Genovesi's et al (15) study, 30 non-smokers healthy subjects with moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis were included. All patients received an initial treatment of motivation and removal of plaque and supra-gingival calculus.…”

One‐stage full‐mouth disinfection combined with a periodontal dressing: a randomized controlled clinical trial

“…Genovesi et al. () used a periodontal dressing for 7 days during the non‐surgical treatment of patients with moderate‐to‐advanced periodontitis in a split‐mouth design. The patients were treated with a full‐mouth scaling and root planing within 24 h and this was followed by curettage of the epithelium.…”

“…Genovesi et al. () applied a periodontal dressing for 7 days after non‐surgical therapy for the treatment of patients with moderate‐to‐advanced periodontitis. The results were similar to the results of Sigusch et al.…”