Coe-Pak – A Dressing for Periodontal Wounds
Hrutujya Ade *
Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, 442001, Maharashtra, India.
Bhairavi Kale
Department of Periodontic, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, 442001, Maharashtra, India.
Anvika Deshpande
Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, 442001, Maharashtra, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The motive of this article is to review accessible periodontal dressings, their Physiochemical characteristics, biocompatibility, & therapeutic uses.
Various features of periodontal dressings have been examined various studies have been conducted in vitro and in vivo. The dimensional alterations and adhesion qualities of dressings are intimately associated to their physical & chemical properties. Other characteristics addressed in the literature include biocompatibility and therapeutic efficacy.
Surgical wound dressings have been used for millennia to protect surgical areas, prevent postoperative infection, and speed recovery. When used after periodontal surgical treatments, Packs for periodontal treatment are also referred to as periodontal dressings, the same benefits of paste. They are divided into two groups: Dressings based on eugenol and non-eugenol dressings.
The surgeon's goal, Dressings are required to remain on the surgery site for a certain amount of time and its modifications in dimensions are all aspects to consider when choosing an appropriate dressing.
Keywords: Biocompatibility, Coe-Pak, therapeutic uses, healing of wounds, chlorhexidine