The use of periodontal dressings has been widespread for many years. Recently, however, the value of periodontal dressings and their effects on periodontal wound healing have been questioned. The squeale of periodontal surgery are commonly pain, swelling, inflammation, and bleeding. Thus, many periodontists advocate that some form of protection should be applied over the injurious tissue so that the affected area is shielded from further insult.There...