The aim of this review article is to have a thorough knowledge about different types of periodontal dressings. Periodontal surgeries cause tissue injury, triggering hemorrhage & leading to blood clot. Blood clot consists of inflammatory cells & prevents bacterial colonization/wound infection that requires time to heal. For protection of such wounds various dressings have been suggested in the past.with the purpose of immobilizing the tissue and eradication of pain. These days application of periodontal dressing after periodontal therapy has been utilized not only for surgical but for non-surgical mechanical therapy as well. Periodontal dressing has 3 classification 1) zinc oxide eugenol, 2) zinc oxide non-eugenol 3) other types.

Oral health is mirror of general health. Oral healthcare professionals must be able to identify patients with systemic diseases, compromising conditions, and disabilities that have an impact on, and can be impacted by, oral and maxillofacial health care. The ability to properly practice dentistry within the context of the larger health care system is often a challenge for the dental practitioner but need not be so. Inappropriate identification of a patient with a compromising systemic condition through improper history taking and interpretation, can create ineffective, or even detrimental, oral health care.