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What is a perio dressing?
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an oral bandage placed over surgical wounds following periodontal surgery
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How long are perio dressings in place for?
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1-4 weeks
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Why don't some practitioners use perio dressings?
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-plaque retentive
-can't get antibacterial rinse to reach wound -pts find them uncomfortable |
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Why are perio dressings used?
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-support mobile teeth
-protect against mechanical and chemical trauma -helps maintain initial clot |
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What are the types of perio dressing? (material)
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-zinc oxide with eugenol
-non eugenol |
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What instruments are used for removal of sutures?
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-tweezers
-mirror -scissors -cheeck retractors |
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What are the sutures made out of?
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-silk
-catgut |
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Describe the technique used for suture removal and why
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-cut suture where it enters tissue- this prevents contamination suture passing through/infecting the healing wound
-take care with angulation of the scissors- try not to jab gingiva -don't pull tissues |
